How To Use Applaud In A Sentence

With people still applauding, he jumped off the stage and made his way straight towards me. Times, Sunday Times
She was much applauded for her boldness in tackling the unfamiliar Balanchine style.
I'd digitally greet him, applaud him, shake his hand, give him daps, but there's a flaw within the fine print, a question i got to ask— A poetic response
Both as a pointer to the future and as a spectacle in its own right, the Championships have produced a quality of football that had at least one viewer occasionally leaping from his armchair to applaud the action.
These analyses were, on the whole, applauded by fans. Times, Sunday Times

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I applaud the author for avoiding the first time novelist's trap of resorting to cliches and stereotyping.
The entire crowd of guests cheered and applauded as the two walked towards the dance floor.
the house applauded
I have to applaud Chris for his miraculous, classy turn-around from drug-riddled dope fiend to responsible father and Broadway star.
I applaud her courage, and wish her well. The Sun
We need to stop applauding quick fixes. Times, Sunday Times
Did you applaud the hauliers and farmers and gleefully hope that their muscle would bring down the cost of fuel?
I applaud all the top 5 finishers, very decent reply times for e-mail, really all winners.
It makes us so happy when audiences abroad applaud us so much. Times, Sunday Times
I applaud the ease and convenience of that answer; too bad I lack the power of self-deception necessary to believe it. Harlan Ellison on God
We see them playing to throngs of hundreds in big clubs and to a handful of dutiful applauders in improvised performance spaces.
But on top of this, we must applaud his courage. Times, Sunday Times
It makes us so happy when audiences abroad applaud us so much. Times, Sunday Times
You are applauded for your professional prowess and dexterity in a business venture.
As he entered the stage with coiffured hair and a dapper pin-striped suit, I didn't know what to expect, but he was amazing and had the entire audience, blue rinse brigade and all, on their feet applauding his efforts.
I applaud them for doing the right thing, but the job's only half-finished.
The filmmakers’ attempt to stretch the boundaries of the crime actioner is to be applauded.
So, after much discussion, it was decided that she should have her way in all things and the family content themselves with applauding from the front. Rose in Bloom
Many clients regarded him applauded the fact that he would dispense advice without being the least judgmental. Times, Sunday Times
Huw Thornton: without being condescending, I'd like to applaud your clearsighted enunciation of the current problem: what is the solution? On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...
Nonetheless, he applauds how Edinburgh and Glasgow have both moved away from traditional jazz in order to encompass wider definitions of the genre.
If you think you suddenly have an alien in your midst, applaud yourself.
Spellbound inmates have been cheering every dialogue and applauding the histrionic skills of actors.
Is the same quality not to be applauded when it manifests itself in isolation?
Last night the move was applauded by relatives who have campaigned tirelessly to obtain the full facts. The Sun
She may miss the mark sometimes, but you've gotta applaud her sense of adventure.
Others applaud her courage for speaking out against the cartels. Times, Sunday Times
It was nice to see the United fans applauding Real off the pitch at the end.
Martin Kozlowski Asked to critique these endeavors, Mr. Gates demurs: "I applaud people for coming into this space, but unfortunately it hasn't led to significant improvements. Was the $5 Billion Worth It?
THE noise was deafening as a delirious Manchester crowd rose to applaud a stunning home win. The Sun
But I'll tell you this, sir, that those units that have been extended here for 15 months, I applaud what their commanders and senior non-commissioned officers have done, because they've implemented what we refer to as a fighter management program, which provides for the maximum extent possible every bit of rest and recovery we possibly can for our troopers before we push them back out in the streets. CNN Transcript Nov 11, 2007
Many social conservatives applaud the push for a Constitutional amendment.
Many in the US would quietly applaud such a move. Times, Sunday Times
Millions of real people are affected by this economy and instead of making light of the house gatherings and the President whom she described as "chillin" this weekend in Camp David, Ms. Wheaton would do better to applaud the involvement of "we the people" in our economic and national future. Paula B. Mays: A "Stimulating" Evening Attending an Economic Recovery House Event
The courage of the victims in taking the witness stand is acknowledged and applauded. Times, Sunday Times
When the acquittals were announced, gasps of relief resonated from Wolfmeyer's family and friends before they applauded, giving Wolfmeyer a thumbs-up sign. USATODAY.com - Jurors acquit Wolfmeyer in murder-for-hire case
The audience then applauded themselves with fervour. The Sun
I dislike the acts who hang on to the curtains, dripping sweat and beg you to applaud their efforts.
She is not a supermum; she is an exceptional woman who has done incredibly well in her job, and I and all my other school mum friends applaud her for that.
The scripture is faithful in relating the faults even of those whom it most applauds, which is an instance of the sincerity of the penmen, and an evidence that it was not written to serve any party: and even such stories as these "were written for our learning," that "he that thinks he stands may take heed lest he fall," and that others 'harms may be our warnings. Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume II (Joshua to Esther)
We applaud the efforts of model developers to look at mediators and moderators of effectiveness, and believe that this will be an extremely productive avenue of research.
Her "Potemkin villages" had deceived the self-important pundit into endorsing absolutism, just as Jean-Paul Sartre would prove vain enough to applaud Stalin. Why They All Came to Versailles
What I think we can all applaud is the choice to put classical musicians in the spotlight. A New Williams Work for a Momentous Occasion - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com
Nor are Europeans thrilled about the American values they feel Mr. Bush has encouraged, in which anti-Europeanism is applauded as a virtue, people boycott French wine in protest at the French position on Iraq and Senator Kerry is ridiculed by the Republicans for being able to speak French. Balkinization
Said Sadek, who teaches political sociology at the American University of Cairo, said many Egyptians applaud the arrests, because they were afraid the former president and his close associates were in the process of trying to incite "a counter-revolution:""In many revolutions, if you do not take a strong stand to neutralize the leading members and leaders of the previous regime they can cause trouble and they would lead what is called the counter-revolution. Hospitalized Mubarak Officially Detained in Egyptian Corruption Probe
While I applaud his early championing of mono, his work with George Harrison on All Things Must Pass was horrible (the vocal is almost inaudible), and his work with Lennon only acceptable because of the generally sparse arrangements. Three Sacred Cows « We Don't Count Your Own Visits To Your Blog
So soone as Dioneus had ended his Novell, Madame Lauretta also knew, that the conclusion of her Regiment was come; whereupon, when the counsell of Canigiano had past with generall commendation, and the wit of Salabetto no lesse applauded, for fitting it with such an effectuall prosecution; shee tooke the Crowne of Laurell from her owne head, and set it upon Madame Aimilliaes, speaking graciously in this manner. The Decameron
I applaud the decision of my local council to install cameras around the centre.
The media, forearmed, were there in force and applauded.
But on top of this, we must applaud his courage. Times, Sunday Times
So, as a Republican commentator, he applauds from the press box his party's cynical power plays, as in a game of football. Nigel Hamilton: David Brooks: Soft in the Head
After a while people would have forgiven him and even applauded him for taking responsibility.
His efforts to improve the situation are to be applauded.
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But the toro was too quick, and with his left cornupeta caught the The Spaniard 27 banderillero in the seat of the pants, lending him an additional impulse that carried him clear over the tablas, landing him uninjured in the tendidas, where he looked up in surprise to find himself seated among the spectators, who applauded loudly. Mexico
We applaud him for acting on it. The Sun
You keep stum about nulab's lying Chancellor and Prime Minister, applaud while they destroy our country, erode our democracy, freedom and civil liberties - yet scream your head off when Boris Johnson tells the truth, albeit a bit indiscreetly. Looks Like Boris Had a Point...
If our troops can speed quickly through Iraq and deal with this monster it stands to reason that his own people must applaud our efforts.
Her official statement "applauds" the executive order. Pro-life Democrats, R.I.P.
The gallery owner applauded the efforts of firefighters to save the exhibits.
the spectators applauded the performance
I applaud the Minister's foresight in helping mothers to prepare for an independent future.
Sadly its own dissolution is not amongst them, but one may at least applaud Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora as imaginative. Moose on the Loose (2)
I applaud the work that has been done by the select committee, and I commend this work, as it is shaped, to the House.
They keep on coming for far longer than the audience can possibly applaud. Times, Sunday Times
However, the greatest acclamation was reserved for the audience who to a person applauded and cheered at the conclusion of the play.
The crowds that gathered at the top of the Royal Mile, and then straggled out, down towards Holyrood, had come for the bands and the performers, but not noticeably to applaud the process they were meant to be celebrating.
A lob under pressure hit the baseline and her partner stopped still in his tracks to applaud. Times, Sunday Times
Others applaud her courage for speaking out against the cartels. Times, Sunday Times
Nobody applauded and few people noticed. Times, Sunday Times
Like the rat-rat-tat of a quick-firing gun was the appreciative volley of recognition from the solitary applauder. Thoroughbreds
Director Jo Ward maintained her faith in her cast and performances all round were applaudable as, indeed, was Jo's choice of play and her patience.
I applaud his swift-footed move: Like the toreador who dodged the bull at the last milisecond, he escaped being gored.
Huston has commented that aging in America is not exactly an "applauded" process; but, she says, "you have to take it all with a grain of salt. Lesley M. M. Blume: 6 Of The World's Most Beautiful Older Women (PHOTOS)
A third leading Pru shareholder said that the move would be applauded by investors. Times, Sunday Times
Then St. Lusson (a sword in one hand and "crumbling turf in the other") cried to his French followers who applauded his sentences, to the savages who could not understand, to the rapids which would not heed, and to the forests which have long forgotten the vibrations of his voice, the words in French to which these words in English correspond: The French in the Heart of America
The theatergoers applauded her as vigorously as Mary and I had at home.
While her uncompromising attitude should be applauded, it is also her undoing because once again she falls into the trap of making a high-minded concept album that is too long.
Instead, their outlandish ideas were applauded, so they hit upon the notion of recording their next stunt on video.
It is the duty of the media to reveal misconduct and this attempt at doing so should be applauded.
This is a victory for commonsense and we want to applaud the Minister for standing with the people on this issue.
By the time they reached the green, even the other caddies were applauding. USATODAY.com - Golden Bear's poignant Masters farewell
All the same, having an applaudable body is something Berry is obviously aware of, and comfortable with.
And I’m no fan of the MP for Ladywood – though for years I considered her a kind of antiparticle Ann Widdicombe, whose honesty you can applaud even while disagreeing with her. January 18, 2004
As a matter of fact, I applaud this. Times, Sunday Times
No doubt, some of these Californians applauded the fact that a woman who is skirting that mythic age of fourscore still has the wherewithal to perform, and to do it so well.
Javois encore reçû sur la route de la part de ce peuple, moins coupable que ceux qui lont enivré de fureur, des acclamations, et des applaudissements, dont dautres auroient été flattés, et qui mont fait frémir. Paras. 100-124
While I applaud the government's social grant initiatives, I think we need to begin to capacitate people in rural areas to produce food, otherwise what government says will be palliatives.
His appreciative audience applauded and, of course, he winked. Times, Sunday Times
--- as ticket collector --- as previewer --- reviewer --- enthusiastic applauder... Witness Audience Fan He didn't care. BEHINDLINGS
He got embarrassed and kept nodding his head as the people continued to applaud. Christianity Today
Unlike the philanthropies Crozier applauds such as Living Cities and Cities of Service which give money to a local council to in turn fund an initiative the city has defined, IBM Foundation's Smarter Cities Challenge bestows grants in the form of the company's own consulting services and technology. Jeffrey Inaba: How Smart Are Public-Private Partnerships?
Three thousand people applaud enthusiastically and one journalist makes uncharitable remarks.
It is more likely that he would have applauded the Fed for its swift action, and then argued that the fiscal stimulus validated his notion of government as an economic stabilizer.
Her first task was to coax and cajole the gathering into applauding loudly, in order to welcome her.
The applaudable philosophy is that flexibility is king.
He is a jolly soul, smiling at every opportunity and applauding his opponents' shots as if having a knockabout in the park.
Yet the onward march of the middle class should really be applauded. Times, Sunday Times
As long as we applaud people like Mr Wales or Henry Ford for being visionaries, confuse being-a-celebrity with being-a-philosopher, and so marketize everything as to create scarcities of literacy and attention, the problems with wikipedia, a symptom of a class society, will remain. Wikipedia Tries Approval System to Reduce Vandalism on Pages - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com
The crowd applauded when he said this was a perfect opportunity for the university to ask for more funding.
I applaud General Robles for having the spine to stand up in the face of this Congress and Administration and ask for my help in contacting my Senators DeMint and … Grrrr aham in opposing this bill, not out of opposition to the majority, but rather on the merits of the bill itself. Volcker Rule - A plea from USAA | RedState
We applaud stem-cell research, especially with adult cells, and placental and umbilical tissues.
But after a while one grows tired of "scenting" roses; and even the trying to walk straight across the bowling-green with her eyes shut, from the arbour at one side to the arbour exactly like it at the other, grew stupid, though no doubt it would have been capital fun with a companion to applaud or criticize. The Cuckoo Clock
‘We applaud the efforts to improve co-ordination and co-operation,’ State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said.
A third leading Pru shareholder said that the move would be applauded by investors. Times, Sunday Times
How do you make what amounts to a scoreless tie exciting enough to keep a crowd cheering and applauding for two hours?
Nevertheless, the deals were applauded by commentators who believed the Midland was entering a new era as an international bank.
You should have heard the audience applaud - the noise was fantastic.
Everything at BG was good - lotsa lava, cajun chicken burger, some barramundi dish and even the garlic bread deserve an applaud. Natinski Diary Entry
I applaud his continued enthusiasm for loud, guitar-based rock music, and hope he continues to champion his faves.
You first notice your new partner where people are applauding. The Sun
I applaud the movie for portraying their relationship in completely non-sexual terms.
Hospital staff were outside to welcome him, waving flags and applauding.
Many in the US would quietly applaud such a move. Times, Sunday Times
The courage of the victims in taking the witness stand is acknowledged and applauded. Times, Sunday Times
The matron and staff and all who took part in the Christmas festivities are to be applauded for their concern for the sick.
The same day the commune applauds the deputies of a section, which "in warm terms" denounce before it the tardiness of justice and declare to it that the people will "immolate" the prisoners in their prisons (Moniteur, Nov. 10, 1793, Narrative of Pétion). The French Revolution - Volume 2
It makes us so happy when audiences abroad applaud us so much. Times, Sunday Times
I applaud your bravery and agree with you whole heartly Spending seven Septembers hijacking my religion back
In some ways, this biography should be applauded for its total absence of the prurient interest so common to most of its peers.
Here's a bit from "A Proposal Under Difficulties", featuring Barlow and Yardsley, two competitors for the affections of Dorothy, where Bangs comes awfully close to inventing emoticons, or at least the 'applaud' sign for television audiences. Book 24: The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces
When Steve scores a 100, he's not only cheered by the fellow Aussie fans at the venue but also applauded by the poor children in India, who are grateful to him for his loving kindness.
The police applauded their mounted colleagues; the miners went away to lick their wounds.
However, while applaudable efforts have been recorded, there are still outstanding challenges that demand our concerted efforts to address with particular reference to rural development and human capital formation.
Everywhere amazing spectacles were being performed, as crowds gathered and applauded the snake charmers, coal-walkers, and fire-eaters.
It took two screenings of Secretary before Jake could applaud his sister's work - and he had reportedly squealed to their parents about the erotic content of the script.
My counterpart got a monetary merit award, and I got the privilege of applauding from the audience. Think Progress » Liz Cheney Falsely Claims Her ‘Al Qaeda 7’ Smear Ad ‘Doesn’t Question Anybody’s Loyalty’
Minutes later he was back to hand the baton to the next runner who set off towards Smithy Bridge as smiling onlookers applauded and yelled their support.
His audiences often applaud mightily.
The northern counties had at once become strongly Anti-Nebraska; the conservative Whig counties of the center inclined to the Know-Nothings; while the Kentuckians and Carolinians, who had settled the southern end, had strong antipathies to what they called abolitionism, and applauded Douglas and repeal. A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln
I applaud his efforts to enable people with common interests to locate each other more easily, but the label childfree continues to make me uncomfortable. Coming2Terms
A third leading Pru shareholder said that the move would be applauded by investors. Times, Sunday Times
The audience warmly applauded when the performance came to the end.
If this is a step toward full cooperation then we all should be applauding him.
THE noise was deafening as a delirious Manchester crowd rose to applaud a stunning home win. The Sun
In a comment he made to Jennifer [McLune] on her Facebook page, he noted how he's been challenged by feminists to also identify himself as a feminist because, for them, the term "profeminist" makes it seem like the man is not really willing to stand up with feminists, but rather will find it sufficient to somewhat passively support feminists, applauding from the sidelines. Jezebel
Nobody applauded and few people noticed. Times, Sunday Times
We applaud the state for proposing to centralize and strengthen security on its exams," said Shael Polakow-Suransky, the chief academic officer for New York City. State Weighs Testing Curbs on Teachers
So we applaud the plans to be announced next week to raid their bank accounts for debts over 1,000. The Sun
Described as ‘a joy to drive on any road’, the Focus is applauded for its ability to transform from city runabout to finely honed driving tool in the blink of an eye.
The recorder then applauds, which is taken up by thise present in the hall. WN.com - Articles related to Cycling in Britain: five great waterways cycle routes
First off, not all the Jesus crowd is against the concept, so I applaud you people.
This is the only film I have ever seen in the cinema where the audience stood up at the end and cheered and applauded.
That big noise, and the voices applauding it, go at full pelt for two hours here. Times, Sunday Times
I applaud her for having the courage to refuse.
Still, we applaud his verve in moving quickly on this suggestion and his willingness to embrace monitoring by watchdogs rather than trying to outbark them. Undefined
(This is the meaning of the word "claptrap" BTW; claptrap is a planted line you are forced to applaud for.) Polls: Ohio Again Tied; Palin Approval Plunges
I agree with him on that; bipartisanism is extremely rare in this country and I, for one, applauded the courage of both parties at the time in rising above labels to find the best person for the job. "political opportunism and rampant self-interest"
Federal prosecutors, at least in those cities, should be applauded for doing their best to nail cops suspected of abuse.
This strength of character has not gone unnoticed by Indian women, who have found much in her to applaud.
He got embarrassed and kept nodding his head as the people continued to applaud. Christianity Today
Many in the US would quietly applaud such a move. Times, Sunday Times
Really CNN, with the Poles feelingbeing betrayed and Putin applauding the announcement to pull the missle shield. Sanford on Wilson: 'It's time to move on'
Goodell once again applauded the city and region for its efforts to bring the Saints back, but stopped short of saying anything definitive about the long-term future of the team in the city. USATODAY.com - Football - Philadelphia vs. New Orleans
They kept close together, and covered for each other with applaudable distrust. John Terry and David Luiz at the heart of Chelsea's tactical triumph | David Pleat
There the word "autumn" is almost unknown; and though there is a dignity in the Latin word ennobled by our orators and poets, there is no one with a sense of style who will not applaud the choice of America. American Sketches 1908
Where Mozart uses divided violas at the opening, he applauds ‘the care with which the harmony is disposed so as to avoid doubling the notes of the theme in the violins’.
On other occasions, the Commons will be applauded for its occasional demonstration of unwhipped independence.
Instead of threatening to fine Peyton Manning for wanting to wear black high-tops to honor Johnny Unitas, the NFL should have applauded him.
We applaud such swift action by these leaders. The Sun
Excellent burgers, sides, beer, ambiance, energy level, desserts, service, crowd – everything is applaudable!
With people still applauding, he jumped off the stage and made his way straight towards me. Times, Sunday Times
Why can't they simply wait until the singer has finished and then applaud both acts? The Sun
Pluck the Chinese date which grows around the Bohai as the raw material. It has tremendous nutrition, which was applauded by the experts as the "rare fruit of the world" and "true vitamin pill".
We peer through it into another world, while we applaud its bravura performance in this one.
Alla excellent del movie salta in piedi ed applaude verso di me gridando all'enorme pubblico di giovani che aveva affollato la proiezione: My master ... this is my master ... Archive 2009-11-01
Then don't look postorgasmic when you are being wildly applauded. Sam Greenfield: Answering Questions is Darned Tough
In particular, we should applaud the efforts of Tom McHugh and the Parking Section in their very important revenue gathering work.
All this madness yet proceeds from ourselves, the main engine which batters us is from others, we are merely passive in this business: from a company of parasites and flatterers, that with immoderate praise, and bombast epithets, glossing titles, false eulogiums, so bedaub and applaud, gild over many a silly and undeserving man, that they clap him quite out of his wits. Anatomy of Melancholy
I will not applaud the clarity gained when the U.S. refuses to ante up more than a pittance for the damage wrought by tsunamis in Southeast Asia.
Although I applaud John Arquilla's concerns, I would also suggest that the warning "flare" is not too late. Letters to the Editor
As a pastoral theologian, I applaud texts that look realistically at the emotive world.
This last point went well with the listeners who applauded energetically.
We applaud the family's decision to remain silent over the issue.
The stage management team must be applauded for their efficient setting up of different sets after every scene.
We do not much applaud his taste; for though it is decidedly inferior to her other works, having less plot, and what there is, less artificially wrought up, and also less exquisite nicety of moral painting; yet the same kind of excellences which characterise the other novels may be perceived in this, in a degree which would have been highly creditable to most other writers of the same school, and which would have entitled the author to considerable praise, had she written nothing better. Famous Reviews
They applauded, I suspect, for much the same reason so many members of the black Christian middle-class applaud the harangues of Black Muslim minister Louis Farrakhan.
He himself confidently predicted it, foreseeing a time when his books would be the subject of serious study and when he would be applauded for the novelty and depth of the insights they contained.
There has been much talk of improving the line between London and Swansea by electrification, which is to be applauded, but there is also a need to improve the services that connect our capital city to the Valleys," said Ms Wood. WalesOnline - Home
When his earnings reached $ 10, 000, they applauded.
She was applauded as she came on stage.
Mme. Tedesco, who had eventually been completely won over to her part of Venus by a wig powdered with gold dust, called out triumphantly to me in the manager's box, when the 'septuor' of the finale of the first act was again vigorously applauded, that everything was now all right and that we had won the victory. My Life — Volume 2
We applaud such swift action by these leaders. The Sun
So long as you call America “racist,” you could add that an enema is as good as a toothbrush and some professor of “communications theory” would applaud.” — Think Progress » A Challenge To Jonah Goldberg
Many applaud the new phosphorus standards as a best management practice that will accrue environmental benefits.
Who are the audience applauding, and why? Times, Sunday Times
If the theatre audience is dense and does not applaud, canned applause should stand in, on the ready.
President Bush today applauded what he calls a promising sign of progress by Iraq's leaders. CNN Transcript Aug 27, 2007
We applaud this kind of person when they climb mountains, cross deserts, sail oceans and survive against incredible odds.
Then they began to cry up parties again: the Diabolonians cried Up old Incredulity, Forget-Good, the new aldermen, and their great one Diabolus; and the other party, they as fast cried up Shaddai, the captains, his laws, their mercifulness, and applauded their conditions and ways. The Holy War
Agriculture professionals applaud the bats, which feed on migratory corn earworm moths (also known as cotton bollworms), America's number-one agricultural pest.
In particular, we should applaud the efforts of Tom McHugh and the Parking Section in their very important revenue gathering work.
They're shouting and applauding whatever's on.
The conference rose to applaud the speaker.
Consequently, any boss who puts his shareholders above his own ego should be applauded.

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