clap

Example Sentences

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Agents scattered, and one of them appeared to clap.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Once the procession is over, members of the public are allowed up the narrow staircase to the gallery, passing stern signs warning them not to clap.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

When we clap someone on the back, we can, however unintentional, inadvertently be thumping someone else.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“The reason why I ask you not to clap is because there are no winners and losers in this session,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

And when Agent Fiona finally calls time on my presentation people actually clap.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston