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Applauded by entrepreneurs, friendly foreign dignitaries and officials, inside the congress hall the Russian president could style himself as a super strong leader.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Applauded before kick-off, Frank was even presented with a gift bag by one Brentford fan.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Applauded off at half-time, Villa carried on where they left off and struck twice in the first 15 minutes of the second half.

From The Guardian • Apr. 29, 2013

Applauded in the West as a victory for the international coalition, the operation has been celebrated by Kandahar Talibs as an American failure.

From Time Magazine Archive

Applauded by select publics, courted in her dressing-room by celebrated men and women, Leonora began to find Salvatti's tyranny unbearable.

From The Torrent Entre Naranjos by Goldberg, Isaac