applause
Example Sentences
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The judge joked about whether the applause was for him, and Holdo let out a little laugh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Amid all the anxiety on Earth, this is cause for applause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
On Saturday, there was a minute's applause in memory of PC Blades and PC Clough before Middlesbrough's Championship encounter with West Brom at Riverside Stadium.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Daniela Largo, 32, was pulled from the debris on Tuesday in the city of Pereira to shouts of joy and applause, becoming a symbol of hope for a nation reeling from Monday's disaster.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Pasqual’s relations started a slow applause and soft whistles as Joseph came back to our truck.
From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 3
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
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