41.   Although the U.S. attacks have won applause within the United States, they have complicated American and British efforts to maintain a united diplomatic front against Saddam.

42.   Annan wins applause on Iraq deal, promises of new push to pay U.N. bills.

43.   But Jennings won enthusiastic applause when it was his turn.

44.   But it was his message for peace that won applause.

45.   He won bipartisan applause on the House floor, a sharp contrast to the partisan struggle that prompted Wright to withdraw Tuesday.

46.   His show of sympathy won warm applause, even cheers from curious crowds.

47.   In a region of high unemployment, he also won applause when he stressed the importance of providing decent jobs and avoiding exploitation in the workplace.

48.   In the vice presidential dining room, Texas wiseacre Paul Begala drawled zinger after stinging zinger, winning applause as a dead ringer for Republican George W. Bush.

49.   Karzai won thunderous applause when the results were announced by the commission chairman, Ismail Qasim Yar.

50.   Jean-Marc Bosman trained with Benfica on Wednesday, winning applause from fans and praise from players for changing the face of European soccer.