applause
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As security escorted the heckler out of the town hall in this Columbus suburb, applause erupted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
“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
There was prolonged applause from La Rochelle supporters as the Lions players entered the field, and also after the minute's silence that was observed before kick-off.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
The closeted kid who felt empowered to come out during their showcase monologue, only to receive uproarious applause from the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
At one point in the evening, each of those fans suddenly becomes a small bird, until flocks of them loop the theater to uproarious applause.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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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