Example Sentences
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The ex-Manchester mayor was clapped and cheered as some 200 Labour MPs welcomed him back to parliament after a nine-year absence for his swearing in on Monday, hours after Starmer tendered his resignation.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Audiences showered confetti, clapped and whistled when his name appeared in the opening credits.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
One star seemed genuinely enthralled that people recognized her and clapped when she came out, the other one seemed like he couldn’t get out of the show fast enough and get back to bed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Audience members clapped and sang along to “Thriller” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” and whooped every time Michael — played with admittedly impressive accuracy by Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar — hit a spin or kick.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Aunt Kitty clapped her hands and gave me such a look of pride, I felt a flower start to blossom in my chest.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
