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Example Sentences
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She was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the second half and there were sarcastic cheers as the stadium announcer teased the player of the match.
From BBC
They repaid the favor with a standing ovation.
From Los Angeles Times
As she arrived backstage following her historic win, the press room erupted into applause, with many reporters delivering a standing ovation.
From Los Angeles Times
When Oscars host Conan O’Brien mentioned the name of the film in his opening monologue, it generated a huge ovation from the room.
From Los Angeles Times
The crowd in Los Angeles loved it: His win was greeted with a standing ovation.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
