standing ovation

Example Sentences

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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

Saar took to the stage amid a resounding standing ovation, and when she spoke, the crowd’s gaze remained intently on her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

When King Charles noted the British legal tradition, enshrined in the Magna Carta, that "executive power is subject to checks and balances", he received another standing ovation – with a twist.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The Scot then made a break of 49 on his way to sealing a match-winning frame, with both players getting a standing ovation as the tie finished.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

When Mikhail Botvinnik, who became World Chess Champion, arrived at the Bolshoi Opera House, he was given a standing ovation.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady