Example Sentences

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Nikolay Kukushkin thinks so, and that is the goal of his first popular-science book, “One Hand Clapping: Unraveling the Mystery of the Human Mind.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

When it came to the "One Hand Clapping" sessions, McCartney wanted to test Wings’ roadworthiness, an exam that the post-Beatles outfit passed with flying colors.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

Clapping is usually banned in the Commons chamber, but Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he was happy to allow it, calling the South Thanet MP an inspiration.

From BBC • May 22, 2024

One of the oddest is the Ritual of the Clapping Politicians.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2023

The goat Gets a carrot And the chickens get Clapping hands That scare them away.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto