clap

Example Sentences

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In a new form of protest, many Iranians are dancing, singing and clapping around the graves of slain protesters—in contrast to the traditional, more somber religious ceremonies.

From The Wall Street Journal

So until I see more data, I’m clapping for the new PMI reading, but not making noise, like at a high school basketball game when they announce the other team’s starting five.

From Barron's

U.S. teammate Amber Glenn stood on a platform near the corner of her rink clapping overhead.

From Los Angeles Times

“Oh, very noble,” he said sarcastically, his clapping too slow and exaggerated to be sincere.

From Literature

Otherwise, he says, it's like putting a Ferrari engine in a "clapped out car".

From BBC