applaud
Example Sentences
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The streets around the Manhattan venue have become a rallying point for thousands of fans to cheer on their team, as celebrity superfans including Spike Lee, Timothee Chalamet and Ben Stiller applaud courtside.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
In March, Grogu popped up at the Oscars and host Conan O’Brien pointed out that the gleefully waving puppet seated next to actress Kate Hudson lacked the ability to applaud.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"I have to applaud the BBC for the ambition," says Adrian Bradley of the Euro Trip podcast, which follows the competition's ups-and-downs.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
I take your point and applaud you for turning your finances around, particularly through hard work, patience and waiting to claim Social Security at 70.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
“Willing to be brainswept are you, Reynard? I applaud your sacrifice. That is, I would if my hands were not so crudely bound.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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