applause
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The audience appears to hang on her every word, shout and moan, erupting in explosive applause as she utters the play’s last lines, arms extended ecstatically to the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
There was prolonged applause from La Rochelle supporters as the Lions players entered the field, and also after the minute's silence that was observed before kick-off.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Judging by the decibels of applause, everyone—from the cast and crew to the Ramp workforce to the “influencers group” to the rest of the attendees—seemed to agree.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
Silvana Armani, who worked alongside her uncle for four decades, was greeted with prolonged applause.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Alice didn’t get any applause for this either, but she carried the picture around anyway, and showed it to anyone who would hold still.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 3
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
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