Dead silence for a moment, then applause filled the hall again, some of it not without satiric overtones.

The Race's applause filled Atvar with a warm glow of pride.

The applause, distant but still thunderous, filled the stairwell.

During the meeting, Mr. Walton urged each of these three constituent groups to stand separately as applause filled the arena.

More applause, screams, and animal noises filled the dimness.

Polite applause filled the air.

Then applause filled the hall again, some of it not without satiric overtones.

Finally, Mr. Mbeki gave in and slid onto the leather bench with the official seal as applause filled the chamber.

Light applause and sighs of relief filled the room.

While the applause fills the hall, it is the drunkard Root who strides out in the spotlight.