Example Sentences

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When Prasidh Krishna's bouncer ploy was pumped for 23 runs in one over, Stokes was applauding high above his head in the dressing room.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

I synced up with a new literary agent and pretty quickly sold a memoir, so it felt like the universe was applauding my choice!

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2022

The newspaper was applauding Australia’s National Firearms Amnesty, which gives people the opportunity to register or sell their firearms — “no questions asked.”

From Washington Post • May 12, 2018

“I already know one of our neighboring states was applauding our efforts and wants to be able to sell our plans in their own state,” Cameron said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2018

The audience was applauding the choir, which had just finished.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio