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Despite gruelling side effects, Hunter played on through the illness and received a standing ovation at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, when he turned out for the World Championships that year.

From BBC

He came off to an ovation from the Algerian fans late on.

From Barron's

They showed off T-shirts saying "Seal the deal" during an ovation for the Israeli leader and were arrested for an unlawful demonstration.

From BBC

They also performed a football-themed jive to One Way Or Another by Blondie, earning them a standing ovation - and their second perfect score of the night.

From BBC

The England captain opened the attack on Saturday but Head quickly got to work and reached his 150 with a boundary through backward point, earning a standing ovation from his home fans.

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