applause
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“I’m not running to be a Muslim senator. I’m running for the U.S. Senate and happen to be Muslim,” El-Sayed said, to applause.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
The president’s 29-year-old crypto adviser rose from the front row to applause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The closeted kid who felt empowered to come out during their showcase monologue, only to receive uproarious applause from the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Alongside the normal applause and cheers, they were greeted with a chant that isn't a regular from the songbook.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Akira grabbed on to the podium like it was a life preserver, and stood there uneasily for a long moment after the applause had stopped.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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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