Take Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, whom feminist groups applauded as a voice for working for women and families.
On May 17th, a black-tie audience at the Metropolitan Opera House applauded as a tall, jovial-looking billionaire took the stage.
In the vast hall of Kuala Lumpur's World Trade Center, party members rose and applauded as he struggled through the final sentences.
Francisco Oliveira Silva, to give him his proper name, was applauded as he took his seat alongside other new members of congress in Brasilia.
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Mr al-Khatib, who has already said he wants to resign as head of the coalition, was applauded as he formally assumed the seat at the summit in Qatar.
The decision was widely applauded as a rare example of the stewards using their common sense - a bit of which would have gone down well when it came to discussing Hamilton's misdemeanour.
That type of self-interest screwing customers, homeowners, and investors is applauded as hard work and smart thinking while the poor guy working 9-5 and trying to earn enough to support a wife and kids who finds himself out on the street although he participated in none of this.
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Nadal, who leads Djokovic 19-15 in their overall meetings, applauded warmly as the Serb received the trophy that had belonged to the Spaniard for so long.
Mr Swinney laughed and applauded, as did the entire chamber.
Soldiers from four countries acted as pall bearers for the coffin which was applauded by crowds of people as it was driven through the city of Wells.
"This is pushing me towards 2012, " said DeGale as fans applauded him.
Wigan's reply from Cleverley did not even count as consolation - this was all about West Ham getting three points, and Grant showed his relief as he applauded the loyal and vociferous home support at the conclusion.
As the crowd applauded wildly, Giuliani demanded that Paul retract his statements.
Mr Gauck, a non-partisan civil rights campaigner put forward by the centre left, appeared close to tears as his supporters applauded his result in the third ballot, which needed a simple majority.
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New Delhi has taken several steps since September to allow more foreign investment and slash government subsidies on diesel - moves applauded by investors and economists as the most significant reforms since India started opening its economy in 1991.
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Gay-rights leaders applauded the move but described it as a partial step because it didn't include gay adults.
These ambitious Millennials are applauded, lauded, and hailed as innovators all before they spot their first grey hair.
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Obama pressed on as people stood and applauded and some wiped away tears.
We had all witnessed the awkward sight at the end of the show when four of the Spice Girls leapt to their feet as one and loudly applauded the performers, only to discover that everyone else had remained in their seats.
If this works, there is no doubt that Carwyn Jones will be applauded for making such a bold move as 2012 draws to a close.
Sir Ronnie said it was a "humbling experience" to see the RUC being honoured for its bravery and dedication in the same way as the people of Malta were applauded during the Second World War by receiving the George Cross.
Officials of the U.S. Department of Education, as well as presidents Bush and Clinton, have applauded the emergence of standards at the state level and in the various subject areas, but they understand that any suggestion that these were being imposed by Washington would unleash a political backlash.
As expected, Tellabs General Counsel James Sheehan applauded the high court's decision, saying the company is "encouraged" that the justices found the lower court's decision to be incorrect.
It was applauded long and loud by the legends on the pitch as well as the crowd who have marvelled at his Arsenal displays for the last 11 years during which he has scored 120 goals in 423 games.
Those backing the programme have applauded the scheme for its economic benefits and what they see as environmental benefits.
The difference, as I view it, is not in the applauded desire to help those who cannot do for themselves.
Placido Domingo, the 72-year-old tenor taking on yet another baritone role, was warmly applauded when he walked onstage Thursday night in his first appearance as Giorgio Germont, father of the young hero, Alfredo.
But some right-wing leaders, such as Edmund Stoiber, the premier of Bavaria, have applauded him.
The activists who trooped to London's Connaught Rooms on a wet Saturday applauded the traditionalist elements of David Cameron's address, such as the return of competitive school sport and a ban on calculators in primary school maths tests.
Lawmakers and witnesses at the hearing universally applauded Calderon's efforts to deal with drug violence through actions such as sending troops into Ciudad Juarez.
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