showered

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Showered in applause and admiration, Iñárritu thought it was possible that every movie at Cannes enjoyed the same reception.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2020

Showered several times by chants of “Brady, Brady” from the Gillette Stadium crowd, he completed 26 of 38 passes for 290 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2018

Showered with kindness and befriended by a Christian neighbour, he begins questioning his beliefs.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2016

Showered with applause and given two standing ovations, Nagasu wept at the start and finish of a lovely performance.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2014

Smiles she, and her sires are lords, Noble rank her brothers win: Ah, the ominous awards Showered upon her kith and kin!

From A Lute of Jade : selections from the classical poets of China by Cranmer-Byng, L. (Launcelot)