clap

Example Sentences

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Yesterday, the US rapper clapped back at some of the complaints, saying "I make music for people who enjoy music. I'm not a Broadway act."

From BBC

Rather than churning out content, TKO’s ambition is to create “a great user experience” and he cites the example of Tiger Woods when he first began playing golf, and people clapped when he won.

From MarketWatch

During the 21-minute performance, the band opened with an excerpt from Bohemian Rhapsody, before transitioning into an accelerated rendition of Radio Ga Ga, as the audience clapped in unison with Mercury.

From BBC

"It meant the world to me. I could see people clapping, applauding and I just thank them so much," he said.

From BBC

Ronaldo sarcastically clapped home fans as he departed, and exchanged words with Hallgrimsson, who had warned the officials not to be influenced by the superstar, before eventually shaking the Irish coach's hand.

From Barron's