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clap

[klap] / klæp /




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After that public dressing down, “we made it our mission to make sure he could clap next time,” says Scott.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

There were some on the terraces who stayed behind to clap the team off, but others showed their displeasure by booing after a meek display left Newcastle 12th in the Premier League.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

And we would be right to laugh or clap back more often, retaliating against those towns that take themselves too seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Agents scattered, and one of them appeared to clap.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Anya set her spoon in the bowl so she could clap too.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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