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The campaign split opinion, with some wanting to see women showcased as elite athletes, while others are applauding the sustainable approach the league is promoting to help secure its future.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

Landowners who have been intimidated and suffered environmental damage from illegal grow sites are applauding the bill.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

School officials, lawmakers, anti-hunger organizations and parents are applauding it as a pioneering way to prevent the stigma of accepting free lunches and feed more hungry children.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021

Social scientists are applauding Congress for providing what they say is sufficient funding to complete work on the besieged 2020 census.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 22, 2020

“Lots of people in the rest of the world are applauding for Ernie and for all of you who made it through this year.”

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals