cheers

Example Sentences

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Gasps turned to cheers as his safety brake snapped into place, halting the fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

There were small cheers from those in the know as the rocket past the moment of maximum danger - one minute and 10 seconds into the launch.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

There were loud jeers when he came on as a 69th minute substitute, although they were replaced by cheers when he stabbed home from virtually on the goalline to put England ahead 12 minutes later.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As Luka Doncic’s scoring total crept up with each step-back three, free throw or fadeaway shot, the cheers grew louder, coming from every corner from fans dressed in every color.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The cheers and applause that erupted from the audience were greater than anything she’d ever heard before in the Grand Dame.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny