Example Sentences

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Clapping his hands from first slip, long sprints to talk to his bowlers.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Nikolay Kukushkin thinks so, and that is the goal of his first popular-science book, “One Hand Clapping: Unraveling the Mystery of the Human Mind.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

When it came to the "One Hand Clapping" sessions, McCartney wanted to test Wings’ roadworthiness, an exam that the post-Beatles outfit passed with flying colors.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

Clapping is OK to cheer on teammates, not chanting.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2022

The goat Gets a carrot And the chickens get Clapping hands That scare them away.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto