Sentence examples for in acclamation from inspiring English sources

As to the lower orders, their voice is rarely heard in surviving sources, except in acclamation.

He is as wealthy as Croesus, rich in acclamation, abundant in computer games, lacking only in hardship.

As he stepped jerkily into the spotlight to give his fourth party-conference speech as leader, they erupted, mouths open in acclamation, eyes shining with love.You would not have guessed that many harboured doubts about Mr Miliband.

Strachan went over the top in acclamation of the first 65 minutes at Ibrox, but it was definitely a step-up.

Jogging on to the pitch for the second half was Craig Gordon and here again the home support rose as one in acclamation of a talented player and a proper trooper.

The faith of the community was expressed in acclamations such as "Jesus is Lord" (e.g., Romans 10 9, I Corinthians 12 3) and in longer, partly stereotyped summaries of essential beliefs (e.g., I Corinthians 15 3 ff).

From this same circle of tradition (chapter 11) comes the account of Saul's heroic deliverance of the town of Jabesh-Gilead from oppression by the Ammonites, which brought him to the attention of all Israel and resulted in his acclamation as king in a public ceremony at Gilgal.

Won a third term in office by acclamation in 2007 and re-elected unopposed in 2011 after his opponent, Mohamed bin Hammam, withdrew in face of corruption claims.

Despite this disclosure, Lloyd was then given an increasing amount of responsibility, culminating in his acclamation as the official Tory candidate in a district that has never voted Conservative.

Sitting with his sons and his brothers, the former Prime Minister joined the massed ranks of Raith Rovers fans in riotous acclamation of a result that sparked jubilation in one section of Easter Road and fury in all others.

The idea of hereditary succession gained early acceptance, but the vestiges of election could still be detected in the acclamation of a new king.