I applaud this student for having the presence of mind to immediately seek help.
From the thenewstribune.com
I applaud you for spending time with your kids and doing socially valuable work.
From the forbes.com
Sooner or later this method will be used against groups who applaud its use now.
From the forbes.com
Are we going to laugh and applaud when he cracks wise on Leno, Conan and Kimmel?
From the dailynews.com
I applaud WikiLeaks also even though I have learned very little new information.
From the ocregister.com
You have to applaud restaurateurs as they try to adapt to these uncertain times.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
As mentioned previously, I applaud the Guardian for this section on Development.
From the guardian.co.uk
The Blackpool players applaud their fans following their defeat at Old Trafford.
From the guardian.co.uk
We applaud that the responsible authorities are conducting those investigations.
From the washingtonpost.com
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Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Express approval of; "I applaud your efforts"
Applause (Latin applaudere, to strike upon, clap) is primarily the expression of approval by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences are usually expected to applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play. ...