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She was met with a rousing reception.
a rousing rendition of our national anthem
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The pair promised that, despite a rousing reaction during festival slots and independent screenings, it would never be made available for home viewing.
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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
Patriots owner Robert Kraft attended Monday’s Celtics game and received a rousing ovation from the Garden crowd.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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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
Patriots owner Robert Kraft attended Monday’s Celtics game and received a rousing ovation from the Garden crowd.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rousing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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