Example Sentences

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Thousands of supporters of Rama’s party holding Albanian and European Union flags greeted his speech with ovations.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

There were about 12 standing ovations in total, as the audience repeatedly interrupted the King's address with loud applause.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

And don’t get me started on the endless, infantile standing ovations.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

His summer concerts became civic rituals: families picnicking, fans waving lightsabers in time to “The Imperial March” and Williams emerging each night to ovations more often reserved for rock stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

The mother used to go to all the poetry readings her daughter gave in town and sit in the front row applauding each poem and giving standing ovations.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez