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"He should still be welcomed with a huge ovation and real gratitude from all of us. Of course, departures are always complicated," Sa Pinto said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

They repaid the favor with a standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The crowd in Los Angeles loved it: His win was greeted with a standing ovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

He received a standing ovation when he was substituted after 64 minutes, unlike the Egyptian, who simply could not do anything right when he came on.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

As the black wave of the Permian players moved out into the middle of the held, eight thousand other souls who had filled the home side rose to give a standing ovation.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger