The pledge brought a sustained ovation from the crowd of about 300 in a motel banquet room.

As he emerged from the church, he received a sustained ovation.

And they gave him a sustained ovation when he arrived to speak to them a few minutes later.

Then, as Mr. Corzine repeated the word "today" three more times and pounded the lectern, virtually the entire chamber rose for a sustained ovation.

The Congress then signalled its support for Ryzhkov with a thunderous and sustained ovation.

The fans clapped for Soriano, but the Yankees players noticed there was no curtain call, no sustained ovation, little energy.

Once underway, the atmosphere was electric and Carson was greeted with a sustained, two-minute ovation.

His staff gave him a sustained ovation as he left City Hall for the last time last night to the skirling of bagpipes.

Sunday's performance found the hall packed with supporters who gave her a sustained ovation at the end of the evening.

And at last Tuesday night's opening show of an engagement that extends through Oct. 24, it deservedly drew a sustained ovation.