cheers

Example Sentences

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Gasps turned to cheers as his safety brake snapped into place, halting the fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

After the court session rose, there were also cheers from the public gallery for the detectives and police who worked to bring McCullagh to justice.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

She was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the second half and there were sarcastic cheers as the stadium announcer teased the player of the match.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The proposal is drawing cheers from working-class New Yorkers struggling to afford the city and sending chills through a business community confronting rising costs on other fronts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The crowd erupts in cheers as the Phillies’ first batter comes onto the field.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison