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ovation

[oh-vey-shuhn] / oʊˈveɪ ʃən /


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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

The day before surgery, people are screaming, standing ovation, band sounds great.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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 local product was given a standing ovation when he was replaced on 82 minutes by John Stones and there was further cheer at full-time when he was announced as the man of the match.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The Marshall fans give the Mavericks a standing ovation when they come out for the second half.

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




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