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But here was some scoop on the game, are New York Giants Derek Ward, give him a big round of applause,
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The toast of “Health, happiness, and a hearty welcome to Charles Dickens,” having been proposed by the chairman, Mr. Quincy, and received with great applause,
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In his final remark, which prompted foot-stomping applause,
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The boys constructed a figure of cushions, stuffed into one of Algitha's old gowns, the neck being a padded broom-handle, made to work up and down at pleasure; and with this counterfeit presentment of their sister, they used to act the scene amidst shouts of applause,
The Daughters of Danaus Mona Caird
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A quarter of an hour afterwards, amidst an extraordinary turmoil of applause,
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An 'although we all would rather do the work that brings applause,
Over Here 1920
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Though I'll win no hero's medals and deserve no wild applause,
Over Here 1920
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There new-born plays foretaste the town's applause,
The Book of Humorous Verse Various 1902
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Two hours later when Jacques retired on some errand, amid ripe applause,
The Trespasser, Complete Gilbert Parker 1897
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Two hours later when Jacques retired on some errand, amid ripe applause,
The Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Gilbert Parker Gilbert Parker 1897
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