rousing
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That convention was also where Jackson forever secured his place within the party’s center with his rousing speech urging its old guard to embrace a broader multicultural spectrum, including the queer community.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
Her mother was watching from the finish line, and Shiffrin got a rousing ovation from the crowd when she finished her run.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
Earlier Galatasaray produced a rousing performance to beat Juventus 5-2 in a pulsating contest in Turkey, with Noa Lang scoring twice for the hosts.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Tom Daley's side-eye, Celie Imrie's noisy digestive system, Paloma Faith's early murder, Kate Garraway's theatrics, Joe Marler's "big dog" theory and Jonathan Ross's rousing exit speech all contributed to a memorable series.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025
Davenport did not attend the 1912 meeting, but his protégé Bleecker Van Wagenen, the young president of the American Breeders’ Association, gave a rousing presentation.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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