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Examples
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I would assume that if Lamont had won he too would have received a standing-O because he emobodies the LWD.
Lieberman Says He Won't Rule Out Flipping To GOP; Dems Applaud 2009
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The Post's Emily Yahr reports that the one-named diva teared up a little as her son received a standing-O.
The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post Sarah Anne Hughes 2011
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Eddie House was the first Knick off the bench; the Jumbotron saluted him with a video highlight reel in a timeout, he got a long standing-O from the crowd, and he gave it back with a big wave and fist pump.
Bostonist Michael Femia 2010
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You also have a duty, in these slots, to do your best to anticipate what might be an applause or standing-O line.
Summit Daily News - Top Stories By Samuel de Champlain 2010
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You also have a duty, in these slots, to do your best to anticipate what might be an applause or standing-O line.
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"Fences," erupting into a standing-O for each actor at the curtain call.
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Jafargholi rebounded with the Jackson Five's "Who's Loving You," and earned yet another standing-O from the cranky British judge.
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But, I have to be honest, I'm going to give the guy a standing-O the first time he is called to the dish on the home opener.
Athletics Nation 2009
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When the Golden Globes awarded him best supporting actor, the crowd stood in applause - the first standing-O of the night - as "Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan accepted the award for Ledger.
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Especially after the standing-O from Cowell, who called Jules the day after his version of "Mad World" hit No. 1 overseas.
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