11.   The evening concluded with a shriek of delight, followed by a prolonged standing ovation.

12.   The performance was powerful and it led to a prolonged standing ovation for all the participants and for the cowboy-booted composer.

13.   The shape and character of the piece came through, and the audience gave it a prolonged ovation.

14.   Then Lieberman took the stage to a prolonged standing ovation from the black delegates.

15.   Then, with many bishops dabbing at their eyes, the assembly broke into a prolonged standing ovation.

16.   Though the two-time American League batting champion is no stranger to adulation, Garciaparra clearly was moved by the prolonged standing ovations he received at almost every turn.

17.   When he returned with the Cavaliers he received a prolonged standing ovation from Sonics fans.

18.   When his name was heard, everybody stood up and gave a prolonged ovation.

19.   When Larry Johnson drove the lane late in the fourth quarter and scored despite a hard foul, the Garden crowd gave a prolonged standing ovation.

20.   But those in attendance gave Murray a prolonged standing ovation that he acknowledged with a tip of the cap after he reached the dugout.