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#1 2006-02-07 21:52:14

klakritz
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From: Winchester Massachusetts
Registered: 2005-10-25
Posts: 674

'standing elevation' for 'standing ovation'

Standing, after all, causes elevation. Examples:

He got a standing elevation at the start of the game tonight from the Celtic fans.
www.xboxusersgroup.com/forums/archive/i … 22367.html

she deserved a standing elevation
fhforums.co.uk/get_topic.asp?FID=12&TID=74&DIR=N

... and I Got a Standing elevation from the opposite’s team cheering section
wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?p=1164724

... 200 Proof Adam Edwards steps through the ropes after a standing elevation by the crowd.
www.shootclub.com/SC/S/EventReport?reportId=871

That’s awesome that you guys got a standing elevation.
vivica.proboards22.com/index.cgi?action=recent

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