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He received a standing ovation from the crowd after he won the Judges' award at The Stage Awards, which celebrate theatre across the UK, at London's Royal Opera House.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
There was even a World Series star coming out of the bullpen, new cult hero Will Klein entering the game to the night’s loudest ovation and throwing a scoreless inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The crowd in Los Angeles loved it: His win was greeted with a standing ovation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 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
Gwendolin Bendincks smiled at her standing ovation like a cold man smiling into a bonfire.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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