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ovation

[oh-vey-shuhn] / oʊˈveɪ ʃən /


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He drew a standing ovation when he continued: “Now, as every single piece of that past and journey gets dug up, litigated and weaponized, you have my back.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Dressed in a white top, pink skirt and matching shoes, Williams arrived on court to cheers and a standing ovation from the capacity crowd in the Andy Murray Arena.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Kostyuk teared up as she was given a lengthy ovation by the crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier, with interviewer Marion Bartoli stepping in to hug her.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He received a long ovation after getting 132 votes, with no member voting against him and one abstaining, according to the session's presiding member Ismael Diallo.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The crowd greeted this concession with a standing ovation, but Grabarek understood that he had to produce real changes, and quickly.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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