Sentences with phrase «warm ovations»

Perhaps the loveliest surprise at the 87th Academy Awards ceremony held February 22nd at the Dolby Theater was the number of pointed and powerful acceptance speeches, many of which earned warm ovations from the visibly moved crowd.

The four newest Cavs received warm ovations when introduced, with Nance Jr. getting the biggest roar from fans who remember his shot - blocking, dunking dad.

Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain, who departed to a warm ovation from the away end late on, was the pick of the bunch as he continues to look every inch a Liverpool player.

Not exact matches

While this session also ended with standing ovations and warm embraces, one also heard cries of «idolatry!»

Francis drew a standing ovation on Monday at the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, where he marked the UN's World Food Day by calling for governments to work together to tackle the interconnected problems of hunger, global warming and migration.

The Algerian received a warm reception from the Leicester fans, and a standing ovation when he was substituted late on, but was slow to get into the match as Sheffield United proved competitive opposition, playing tidy football but without really threatening Kasper Schmeichel.

But he enjoyed a warm reception from Labour activists — many of whom queued for over two hours to hear him — and received a long standing ovation when he exited the stage to soul classic «Working on a Building of Love» by Chairmen of the Board.

While the mayor, who was speaking at last Monday's event, was greeted with warm applause, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton was met with a thunderous standing ovation.

The crowd of about 200 gave Cuomo a warm reception, laughing three times during his speech and rising to a standing ovation when he finished.

Kirk Douglas, 101, appearing with his daughter - in - law, Catherine Zeta - Jones, received a warm standing ovation.

-- I don't know when I've heard a standing ovation so long, loud and warm as the one after Jason Reitman's «Juno,» which I predict will become quickly beloved when it opens at Christmas time, and win a best actress nomination for its 20 - year old star, Ellen Page.

Naderev «Yeb» Sano's emotional appeal was met with a standing ovation at the start of two - week talks in Warsaw where more than 190 countries will try to lay the groundwork for a new pact to fight global warming.

This was well - received by the early childhood stakeholders in the audience as demonstrated by a warm and enthusiastic standing ovation!