Sentence examples for sitting ovations from inspiring English sources

The most rousing new songs, like "Livin' in the Future," a deceptively jubilant chronicle of political despair, fit right in; others, like "Devil's Arcade," inspired sitting ovations.

"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" had been accorded the five-star tribute of a sitting ovation.

I would like to make the case, officially and urgently, for the return of the sitting ovation.

The Times critic Ben Brantley made the case for the "sitting ovation" back in 2012, observing, "The S.O.

"You might as well leave, go on!" Gary Wilmot announces before things have even begun, his opening gag about a "sitting ovation" a tip to the meta-theatricality in which Ian Talbot's entire production is steeped.

Though it may seem unconventional, Boehner has proved that a sitting ovation is a much more sensible way to celebrate this country.

"Oh, good, I got a sitting ovation.

Here's a written sitting ovation to Ben Brantley ("Want to Applaud a Broadway Show? Don't Get Up. Really" (Critic's Notebook, front page, May 21).

Brown might have hoped to keep a low profile during the ceremony, but he didn't count on uber-successful British export Adele, who wasn't too pleased to see Brown sitting out a standing ovation for rival Frank Ocean while the latter collected his Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

This is a stark contrast to Conservative minister of Aboriginal Affairs Bernard Valcourt sitting down through a standing ovation when the TRC called for that inquiry in June.

"I want to thank you for sitting down", he said when the ovation subsided.