applause
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“I’m not running to be a Muslim senator. I’m running for the U.S. Senate and happen to be Muslim,” El-Sayed said, to applause.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
A well-delivered line about Ms. Graham’s “not my thing” blunder drew loud laughter and applause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Silvana Armani, who worked alongside her uncle for four decades, was greeted with prolonged applause.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The museum has drawn loads of applause but also plenty of criticism, mostly for its lack of context via wall text, and for displaying art that not everyone agrees should be elevated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
There was a loud round of applause after that one, and Wanda thanked Lanessa.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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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