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He managed to mutter a few words with the help of his host, and was thrilled to receive a standing ovation from the crown for his efforts.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

When Oscars host Conan O’Brien mentioned the name of the film in his opening monologue, it generated a huge ovation from the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The elation and relief in the faces of Tandy and his backroom staff and the ovation from the Cardiff crowd demonstrated what this day represented.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

About five thousand people were there, and when he came to the microphone to give a short speech they rose and honored him with a standing ovation, because they would be thankful to him forever.

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