standing ovation

Example Sentences

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At those prices, “you’d better laugh, give it a standing ovation, applaud, put it on Yelp and Google—the whole works,” said producer and theater communications executive Jay Michaels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The Scot then made a break of 49 on his way to sealing a match-winning frame, with both players getting a standing ovation as the tie finished.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Fans at Crypto.com Arena chanted “Thank you, Kopi!” in the final minute of the game, giving him a standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Before the matches started, the crowd gave a standing ovation to the players to celebrate the contribution of O'Sullivan, Higgins and Williams, who have won 14 world titles between them.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

I didn’t achieve glory or get a standing ovation, but I didn’t muck it up entirely, either.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman