applauded

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Each major conference applauded the bipartisan bill, but noted they were still studying the proposal’s details.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Microsoft, which is one of OpenAI’s biggest shareholders and customers, applauded the decision.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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

Trump applauded the boys and girls who jumped while chanting “welcome” to the American president, as well as a short ceremonial procession by the People’s Liberation Army, before the two men proceeded into the hall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Both my parents were at the game, and at the end, my mother applauded and smiled widely, her face glowing with pride.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah