applauded
Example Sentences
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It feels as though Ifab is trying to improve an imperfect situation and it should be applauded for that.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He denied his absence was political, though some Dodgers fans applauded the decision anyway.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Previously, McOsker had applauded Fred Brown for its work on recovery group homes elsewhere in San Pedro.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 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
He could have canceled, but even he knew that he would feel better once he poured himself into his work and was applauded for it.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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