31.   His name drew applause from the crowd, which for that morning was perhaps the most diverse gathering in the city.

32.   His remarks drew thunderous applause from sympathetic colleagues and younger scientists who packed the auditorium.

33.   His answer drew sustained applause from the audience.

34.   His statement drew applause even from the opposition.

35.   His remark drew thunderous applause.

36.   His support for a moratorium drew applause from the several dozen people who turned out for the forum.

37.   In a speech in Argentina recently, the first lady drew loud applause when she called for more birth control options for women.

38.   In his three years in office, Chavez has been such a divisive and demagogic leader that his forced departure last week drew applause at home and in Washington.

39.   Inside the restaurant, Kemp drew thunderous applause from a crowd that included Gov. George Pataki, musician Lionel Hampton and Rangel.

40.   Jahangir Ghaznavi, who heads a Pittsburgh investment company, drew loud applause when he suggested ways to attract Iranian expatriates back home.