acclamation

Example Sentences

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The Kazakh was the only candidate left standing and was named president by acclamation at the annual congress in Rome.

From Barron's

In sheer scope and by popular acclamation, it is one of the most extraordinary, compassionate and committed of all documentaries.

From New York Times

The polls are all over the place and don't really show us much yet except that Donald Trump will not be nominated by acclamation.

From Salon

He has been elected Senate Republican leader by acclamation without so much as a token challenger since 2007.

From Seattle Times

Lawmakers approved by acclamation a statement condemning Russia.

From Seattle Times