standing ovation
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Howlett referenced a recent show Jones performed in Milwaukee, USA, where he "was given a standing ovation at 86".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
In Venice, the film received a standing ovation that lasted more than 24 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
When “NAZA” premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 10, the documentary received a 25-minute standing ovation, setting a festival record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Michael J Fox was given a standing ovation as he received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his campaigning for support for Parkinson's disease.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Mkentane’s depiction of Lincoln was stately and formal, and his recitation of one of the greatest of all speeches, the Gettysburg Address, won a standing ovation.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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