applauded
Example Sentences
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"A complete surprise," Travolta exclaimed in French as the crowd applauded.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Trump beamed and applauded when hundreds of Chinese schoolchildren in brightly coloured outfits waved flags and flowers and chanted "welcome, welcome, warm welcome".
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Some on social media have called Cohen’s TV antics a stunt, while others have applauded it as genius marketing.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
The president made the remarks while standing next to Vice President JD Vance and other top Cabinet officials, all whom applauded Jiang.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
The chieftains applauded joyfully, but Odysseus spoke for all when he said they must first take their fill of food and wine, for fasting men made poor fighters.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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