Example Sentences

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“I wanted her to feel like, ‘Mom, look at all these people that are clapping for you.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I was genuinely grateful, and yet … it was like coming out of a lake after nearly drowning to be met with clapping that you are alive.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Dancers bounced to the sound of BTS on an avenue in Mexico City, clapping and screaming at a pep rally kicking off a string of concerts by the South Korean superstars.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Thoma Bravo, a longtime technology investor, and its founder Orlando Bravo have been clapping back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

I try to squeeze Avery’s hand in case she’s disappointed, but her hand is too busy clapping to be squeezed.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison