applause
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When the newscast declared around 9:50 p.m. that the sheriff had won a second term, dozens of friends, family members and colleagues nursing margaritas and tacos burst into a rousing round of applause.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Together with his proteges, he performed a dance to the beat of percussions, and the Swiss wrestlers joined in, drawing further applause.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 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
As security escorted the heckler out of the town hall in this Columbus suburb, applause erupted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
He probably has more to say, but everybody bursts into applause and cheers, drowning him out.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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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