11.   Finally, Sgt. Ernie Savage rose to speak.

12.   He received long standing ovations from an audience of Democratic officeholders, welfare officials and African-American clergy members when he entered the room and when he rose to speak.

13.   Hundreds in a mostly male audience cheered her when she rose to speak.

14.   In the final minutes of the luncheon, Harris rose to speak.

15.   Inside, when Hewlett rose briefly to speak from the floor of the arena, thanking shareholders for their support, he received a standing ovation.

16.   In welcoming Yvette home, Navajo leaders rose to speak in defense of their children.

17.   Later, Cortines rose to speak.

18.   McCain and Collins both rose to speak on the Senate floor Thursday in favor of background checks.

19.   One after another, the firefighters rose to speak at the union meeting at a Queens banquet hall.

20.   People rose to speak.