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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
applaud . - noun Plural form of
applaud .
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Examples
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In other words, the “genuine, strong sentiment” you applauds is authored by deceit.
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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 Nigel Hamilton 2010
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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 Nigel Hamilton 2010
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I still laugh myself silly when I read it, and every malicious part of my brain applauds the exquisitely cruel detail with which Wordsworth is skewered.
Wordsworth & Coleridge II « Tales from the Reading Room 2010
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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) 1721
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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 2010
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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 2010
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Wagner also said that she "applauds" the efforts of the tea party movement but doesn't think it's part of the Republican Party, calling the movement "very much an independent voice."
Issa: Obama has 'one of the most corrupt administrations' Matt DeLong 2011
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Her official statement "applauds" the executive order.
Pro-life Democrats, R.I.P. William McGurn 2010
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Her official statement "applauds" the executive order.
Pro-life Democrats, R.I.P. William McGurn 2010
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