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ovation

[oh-vey-shuhn] / oʊˈveɪ ʃən /


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Saglimbene also thinks SpaceX’s bid for mom-and-pop investors will spill over into the Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs if SpaceX gets a standing ovation.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Dressed in a white top, pink skirt and matching shoes, Williams arrived on court to cheers and a standing ovation from the capacity crowd in the Andy Murray Arena.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

So when Hernández arrived with the Oklahoma City Comets to continue his rehab assignment on Tuesday, the opposing fans greeted him with a thunderous ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

He felt how people loved him, the standing ovation from the actions.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Petey, both versions, got the first standing ovation of their life.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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