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Praise for US tech company embracing our country, briefly (8)

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I believe the answer is:

applause

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(Other definitions for applause that I've seen before include "Approving clap" , "Show of appreciation" , "Mark of appreciation like clapping and cheering" , "Appreciative claps" , "Appreciative round?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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