Example Sentences

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Her comments were applauded by the audience who gave her a standing ovation when she stopped speaking.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Each major conference applauded the bipartisan bill, but noted they were still studying the proposal’s details.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

City Councilmember Nithya Raman, who applauded the mayor at her emergency declaration event, is now looking to unseat her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Trump beamed and applauded when hundreds of Chinese schoolchildren in brightly coloured outfits waved flags and flowers and chanted "welcome, welcome, warm welcome".

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

I heard her clapping, the way she had applauded our good deeds when Caroline and I were little girls.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat