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applaud

[uh-plawd] / əˈplɔd /


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“His unethical actions have had real, lasting consequences for our democracy, and we applaud the California Supreme Court’s decision to disbar him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“I want to applaud you because I have had zero — zero — people reach out to me during this tax season about the IRS,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

There’s a decent chance analysts will applaud, just like they did back in November when management beat expectations and raised guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

I found it telling that so many European politicians and politicians in the audience jumped on the warmth of his words, rising to their feet to applaud the US Secretary of State.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

It’s like when people applaud after a performance.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin




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