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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a clap of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in the context of describing a sound, often associated with thunder or applause.
Example: "As the storm approached, we heard a clap of thunder that echoed through the valley."
Alternatives: "a burst of" or "a sound of".
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A clap of thunder woke Mama.
Does Tiwary get any sympathy or a clap of support?
"Do you mean land mines?" A clap of thunder sounded.
"With a clap of thunder," Mr. Brancato said, "he enters".
A clap of the hands creates a galaxy.
Sadly a clap of thunder cut short proceedings.
BOSTON — David Ortiz's at-bats still begin with a clap of his meaty hands.
You hear a clap of thunder and you run for cover.
There is a piping of oystercatchers, a clap of water as a fish jumps.
The ending is a clap of lightning signaling the immutable: "There are no shores.
As he claimed to have lost 47 pounds since Christmas, a clap of thunder sounded outside the media center.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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