applause
Example Sentences
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“The whole country is looking at you, the whole country has pride in you, has its hopes set on you. Keep working, brothers,” he said to applause among the largely Russian audience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Fonseca, who briefly interrupted the applause on Court Philippe-Chatrier to say happy birthday to his mum sitting in his box, reflected on his astonishment at beating his "idol".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
During her trial she usually entered the court beaming and waving to supporters, who greeted her with applause.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
That redemption arc was met with rapturous applause.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
After she cleared from the arena, the ringmaster stepped forward and lifted his hands, quelling the audience’s deafening applause.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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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