clapping

Example Sentences

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Instead of clapping, his speech prompted loud boos.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But after about five minutes of cheering and clapping, Almodóvar didn’t know what to do.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

I was met by A.I. and people with celebration—emojis and clapping memes, “I’m so relieved,” and “You must be so happy.”

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Thoma Bravo, a longtime technology investor, and its founder Orlando Bravo have been clapping back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He looks around at Old Hirsch, clapping his hands, at Henek swinging Danuta, at Janek and Dziusia, jumping and jumping and jumping up and down.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron