applauded

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As the credits began to roll for his acclaimed melodrama “All About My Mother,” the audience inside the Grand Théâtre Lumière rose and applauded.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Some on social media have called Cohen’s TV antics a stunt, while others have applauded it as genius marketing.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

I found myself drawn to Buckingham Palace, where the crowd roared and applauded when people appeared on the balcony.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The speech has been widely applauded for its diplomatic skill in encouraging US President Donald Trump to defend democratic values against aggressors in a "volatile world".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Halfway through the song, several people in the audience sang along to the refrain, “Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores,” and at the end they cheered and applauded.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez