clap

Example Sentences

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Instead of joyful encouragement, the clapping felt like desperation in the arena.

From Los Angeles Times

Even the Dutch fans, forming a wall of bright orange all around the racing oval, clapped in admiration as Stolz held the U.S. flag above his head.

From Los Angeles Times

The crowd gasped and clapped louder than at any other point of her program.

From Los Angeles Times

Chock and Bates, sitting next to the kiss-and-cry in white arm chairs reserved for the current leaders, clapped politely.

From Los Angeles Times

A loud clap of thunder echoes above us.

From Literature