Example Sentences

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Katharine McPhee is clapping back at "haters" after a photo of her in a bikini caused an uproar online.

From Fox News • Dec. 30, 2021

If you don’t understand why the audience is clapping, just go along with it.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2021

Lizzo is clapping back at critics who judged her smoothie cleanse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2021

Some of the audience is clapping, joining in the singing, and shouting in response.

From Time • Apr. 27, 2015

Mr. Robeson can barely say a word because everyone is clapping and cheering him on.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson