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[cheer] / tʃɪər /






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A large cloud momentarily covered the sun entirely, but when it cleared ahead of the maximum eclipse a cheer erupted from the crowd.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Lumentum Holdings sees big opportunities in its future, and that’s reason enough for investors to cheer the broader optical-electronics industry on Wednesday.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Some leap over flame as friends raise phones and cheer.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

When James Duval, a veteran of six Araki projects, often as the director’s stand-in, arrives on-screen it feels like an applause break for fans to cheer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

As you can see, it was Penelope’s nature to try to cheer herself up when feeling glum.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

There were loud cheers from the crowds, with many shouting "thank you Bonnie" as her coffin entered the church to the tune of her hit single If I Sing you a Love Song.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

The men's team also led for most of the final, with Jeremiah Azu, Louie Hinchliffe and then 200m silver medallist Zharnel Hughes safely guiding the baton around to huge cheers inside Alexander Stadium.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The opening-night audience erupted in cheers when the iron throne emerged from the stage floor.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

And while Grande later insisted the break was pre-planned and not “reactive or impulsive,” there’s no doubt the announcement was timed to dull the cacophony of both the jeers and cheers.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

He sets for us the goal of houses for everyone and cheers us on, exhorting us to push ahead.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

“Scream” fans cheered during an early screening when Panettiere’s character appeared — she and Courtney Cox were one of the few “Scream” veterans to return for the new film.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Fans of the opposing Golden State Valkyries cheered Carrington’s return to Chase Center after the outrage over her Aug. 8 flagrant foul against Cunningham.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

The diligent crowd occasionally burst into applause or cheered each other on to keep spirits high.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

And Evans' success was not the only one cheered to the roof of Tollcross instead.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

She would cheer him up, just like she cheered up Tony.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis

"At the totality, everyone was cheering and sharing the excitement of what we were seeing. No words could describe the feeling," she said.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

For example, in “Every Brilliant Thing,” the lone person on stage, played by Daniel Radcliffe, is tasked with cheering up a deeply depressed mom by making a list of things that make life worth living.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

She was introduced as “comrade” to the cheering room.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Mazariegos was cheering at a World Cup final watch party that doubled as a fundraiser.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Doug made cheering sounds like a stadium crowd full of sports fans.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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