71.   There was applause for all who competed.

72.   There was applause from a nearby boat as I sputtered to the surface.

73.   There was applause at a hospital in Corona, Queens, when news of the military strikes on Afghanistan reached a waiting room.

74.   There was applause for the buildup, then silence, then a drum roll.

75.   There was applause when Perry said teachers should be reimbursed when they spend their own money to ensure that everyone in their class has supplies.

76.   There was hearty applause when Clinton looked into the camera and issued his stern warning to Saddam Hussein.

77.   There was light applause.

78.   There was loud applause, too, for models whom Saint Laurent had used early in his career, including Jerry Hall.

79.   There would be no applause.

80.   There was applause at mentions of Jesus.