cheers
British-
a drinking toast
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goodbye! cheerio!
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thanks!
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As Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins spent more than an hour being grilled by reporters over one of sport's biggest cheating scandals, the tension in the hall was occasionally pierced by muffled cheers.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Giant screens had broadcast images of the pope's arrival in Cordoba, sparking cheers from the crowd as his plane touched down.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
El-Sayed's supporters gave deafening cheers when he took to the stage, as they chanted his name in jubilation.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
He blew a kiss to the fans and waved his hand toward them, prompting cheers from the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The word “no” is cued up on my tongue, but I swallow it down and tell her OK, and she cheers and yells for Celia.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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