Women's groups applauded the measure as a landmark victory.

Hampton Bays residents and civic groups applauded the town's decision.

Finally, the group might applaud the tale and move onto another subject or activity.

While women's groups applauded the bishops' statement, they said they wanted to see words transformed into action.

Environmental groups applaud the city's recent efforts to address pollution of drinking water sources.

In the audience, a small group of owners and distributors softly applauded the remark.

Some conservative religious groups applauded the Republicans' refusal to change the measure.

That is why my group too applauds the 'Everything but Arms' initiative.

This is a social approach which my group applauds.

Today, however, this group has unanimously applauded your work and your speech.