applause

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The judges' scorecards told the story, as Price was declared the winner to rapturous applause with scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 98-92.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

News of millennial feminism’s demise has been met with much applause.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

In a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations, the resolution was adopted to applause by a vote of 123 in favor, three against and 52 abstentions.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The crowd erupted in the loudest applause of the evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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