applause
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Most cuttingly, the reality TV veteran accused Maher of leaning heavily on canned applause and a laugh track to sell the idea that he’s funny.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
He does all this in a little more than a minute, earning applause from the audience at Manhattan’s Birdland club before his full sextet kicks back in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 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
I wanted to know whether the prayer and applause would translate into anything.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
The speech was inspiring, and the room erupted in applause.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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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