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She was met with a rousing reception.
a rousing rendition of our national anthem
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Both received a rousing ovation from the Prudential Center crowd.
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Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The pair promised that, despite a rousing reaction during festival slots and independent screenings, it would never be made available for home viewing.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
One of the morning’s most rousing speeches came from Ismahan Abdullahi, a nonprofit leader and high-ranking member of the Board of Directors for the San Diego County Water Authority.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Ukraine’s athletes were also greeted with a rousing ovation.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The pair promised that, despite a rousing reaction during festival slots and independent screenings, it would never be made available for home viewing.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
One of the morning’s most rousing speeches came from Ismahan Abdullahi, a nonprofit leader and high-ranking member of the Board of Directors for the San Diego County Water Authority.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Ukraine’s athletes were also greeted with a rousing ovation.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rousing
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rousing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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