applauded
Example Sentences
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“I was subbed out and they applauded me; they were cheering me on a lot, and honestly, I’m really grateful for that,” Lozano said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Drapatiy’s selection as Syrskiy’s replacement was applauded by rank-and-file soldiers and senior military officials, who cited his aversion to bureaucratic malaise and preference for direct contact with officers on all levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He denied his absence was political, though some Dodgers fans applauded the decision anyway.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
He was warmly applauded by participants and supporters of the games, and tried his hand at pickleball and wheelchair rugby.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
I thought about this more often now that I was an adult, especially when people applauded me for my achievements, as if there weren’t a strange and cruel randomness to it all.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
