On the screen, the hysterical applause of the crowd had subsided and the host was warming them up with a few jokes.

When the applause for his greeting subsided, Christopher continued.

The applause finally subsided and Christopher moved closer to the microphone to speak.

Before the applause subsided, he continued: "Like anybody, I'd like to live a long life.

Hu Shih stood up as the laughter and applause subsided.

Finally, he waved for silence and the applause grudgingly subsided.

As the curtain came down at the end of the first act, I dashed out of my seat before the applause had subsided.

After the applause subsided, someone approached and said it seemed to be an emotional day for him.

The applause subsided only when the irate chief justice ordered two wildly enthusiastic young men to be taken into custody.

She didn't return until the applause had subsided.