applause
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“He’s looking for lines that get him applause and praise.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Most cuttingly, the reality TV veteran accused Maher of leaning heavily on canned applause and a laugh track to sell the idea that he’s funny.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
The president’s 29-year-old crypto adviser rose from the front row to applause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 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
The room seemed to be divided between applause and silence.
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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