The officials here applauded his words.

Senior officials at the Justice Department, meanwhile, applauded the rules, saying they would be a powerful new tool in combating crime.

Law-enforcement officials applauded the New Jersey ruling, which the court said was justified by the need to "encourage vigorous law enforcement."

Israeli officials applauded in particular one proposal agreed to by all the countries at the meeting.

This high official, as I say, applauded what he took to be my fortitude, and took an interest in my case.

Other officials applauded the mayor's budget plan.

An official of the Sierra Club applauded the decision.

It is no surprise then that some officials in Zimbabwe have applauded the farmers' departure, saying they want more whites to leave the country.

Colombian officials applauded the Senate action, which came in a 95-4 vote for the overall foreign aid bill.

Some municipal officials applauded the plan.