1.   A long ovation followed, and the ball was retrieved for a well-earned souvenir.

2.   He was a favorite of the crowd at Congressional, getting long ovations wherever he played.

3.   He was interrupted repeatedly with long ovations from a packed gymnasium crowd, and thousands more listened on loudspeakers on an adjacent football field.

4.   It was his pianism, not just his courage, that deserved the long ovation he received.

5.   Pinch-hitting in the seventh inning, he was greeted by a long ovation.

6.   See how they stand and give Sosa long ovations every time he steps to the plate.

7.   The president was delighted with the long ovation he received after a fiery introduction by Vice President Al Gore.

8.   The set pieces are delivered with the skill and verve that, quite justifiably, set off long ovations.

9.   When Ford fouled out in the final seconds, even the Bruins fans gave him a long ovation.

10.   He gave no details before his announcement was saluted with a long ovation by the others leaders attending the two-day gathering.