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When she finished her program to a loud ovation, Diguglielmo wiped his brow in relief.
From Los Angeles Times
“I got three standing ovations that night,” she said.
From Literature
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And yet, by Saturday evening, Lemon was greeted with a standing ovation at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammys fête.
From Salon
The Canadian premier delivered a blistering denunciation of US global leadership at last week's World Economic Forum in Davos, earning a rare standing ovation and capturing global headlines.
From Barron's
Frey drew a standing ovation Thursday in Washington when he addressed a meeting of the U.S.
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