ovation
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She was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the second half and there were sarcastic cheers as the stadium announcer teased the player of the match.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
They repaid the favor with a standing ovation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
The crowd in Los Angeles loved it: His win was greeted with a standing ovation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
This moment would have no doubt led to a very memorable standing ovation and “U-S-A” chant and perhaps even a few tears.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
When she acknowledged that the recognition by the University of Wisconsin was the first they had received, the audience gave the women a standing ovation.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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