cheered

Example Sentences

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When my 20-year-old son decided he wanted his first credit card, I silently cheered the prospect of one day getting him off my payroll.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Members of the public from all over the world travelled to the event and cheered loudly as William and Kate arrived at All Saints Church.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Investors cheered when Venezuela opened its vast mineral reserves to private capital in April but gang control over many mines could prove a powerful obstacle.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In his previous role as CEO of building-materials supplier CRH, shareholders cheered the hard-charging leader who built the company into a global force with a steadily climbing stock price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

At this supreme moment, the people cheered the man who, after a shaky start in office, learned how to command armies, brought down slavery, and become a most eloquent and moving speaker.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson