applauding

Example Sentences

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They were applauding, announcing a social program for the elderly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The wistful, lovely song is accompanied by weird visuals of the aliens, who look like praying mantises, admiring the human specimen through the room’s windows, applauding when she goes to the bathroom and taking pictures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

The boos came when Vance and his wife Usha were shown on a large screen at the San Siro stadium, both applauding and waving flags as the US athletes filed past in the ceremonial parade.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

While her leadership expanded the universe, fan reactions were mixed with some applauding her dedication to storytelling continuity, while others criticized narrative and character choices in recent projects.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

If you sat around there long enough and heard all the phonies applauding and all, you got to hate everybody in the world, I swear you did.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger