applause
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"A people ready to die for the right to vote is willing to exercise the right to vote," he added to applause.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
In August, he drew jeers and applause for making light of the rumors surrounding Trump aide Natalie Harp.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
He was greeted with warm applause as he was handed a Premier League presentation box containing a plaque and a medal.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
As security escorted the heckler out of the town hall in this Columbus suburb, applause erupted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
When he finished his speech, the amphitheater, about half full, give him a long, loud round of applause.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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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