applauding

Example Sentences

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No fan base catastrophizes like Boston’s, even if their franchises are habitual contenders and the locals have chronic tendinitis from applauding at a zillion duck boat championship parades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The nonprofit issued a statement on Wednesday applauding Huerta’s decision to share her story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Von Allmen, however, was a picture of celebration after his storming run, the large number of baying Swiss fans in the packed tribune wildly applauding their hero, flags waved, cowbells heaved and air horns blown.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

There was a sombre atmosphere on the court, with the crowd applauding sympathetically as Jones limped off with a towel covering her head.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

They were still applauding him when Romero's last bull came in.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway