house lights
Example Sentences
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The house lights turned on as 2,800 people rose to their feet for endless applause.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025
The house lights turned on as he made a three-point turn to leave, Walsh said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024
Another number played in its stead before the house lights came up.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2022
With the house lights down and the soundtrack silenced, Redgrave, dressed in all white, jogged under a stand, through a guard of honour and into the arena.
From BBC • Jul. 26, 2022
As that song ends, the curtain closes and the house lights come up for intermission.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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