Sentence examples for confirmed by acclamation from inspiring English sources

Why have confirmed by acclamation what is already his in fact?

That nomination would go to the UN general assembly which would either vote or, more likely, confirm the candidacy by acclamation.

Mrs Clinton (and husband Bill) backed Mr Obama unequivocally, and in a dramatic gesture of support the narrow loser of the primary elections moved to suspend the floor count of delegates and confirm Mr Obama's nomination by acclamation.

Professor Oliver was chosen president by acclamation.

The change was approved by acclamation.

The board ultimately appointed him by acclamation.

It was not wholly by acclamation.

Bercow is voted Speaker by acclamation.

He was chosen by acclamation rather than by a vote.

By acclamation, he transcended the tournament in 2002.

Dye remained silent, and Davis was reëlected by acclamation.