standing ovation
Example Sentences
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The local product was given a standing ovation when he was replaced on 82 minutes by John Stones and there was further cheer at full-time when he was announced as the man of the match.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
At those prices, “you’d better laugh, give it a standing ovation, applaud, put it on Yelp and Google—the whole works,” said producer and theater communications executive Jay Michaels.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The shivering crowd rose to give the new council members a standing ovation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
After closing the show with her lip-synced performance of “It’s Not Unusual,” by the lady-loving singer Tom Jones, El Daña received a standing ovation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
She was commanded down, to a standing ovation and flashing cameras.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
