Put eggs on after half-time applause (7)

I believe the answer is:

ovation

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'applause' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ovation that I've seen before include "Sustained applause (may be standing)" , "Applause from an audience" , "Too vain (anag)" , "One's often standing" , "Enthusiastic applause, may be given standing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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