Thousands cheer rival guards in silly hats who strut with mock aggression, lower their flags and slam shut the border gates.

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Still, the only sign of Knight is when his photo appears in a pregame video display at which thousands of students cheer wildly.

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And for several thousands, 2010 brought the cheer of graduation, sweet memories of accomplishment, and hopes for a fulfilling future.

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Every weekend, thousands of people turn out to cheer their favourite team, and sporting highlights such as Wimbledon or the Derby keep the entire nation enthralled, while the biggest sporting event of all - the Olympic Games - is coming to London in 2012.

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But thousands of people turned out in Bournemouth to cheer their return to the second tier of English football.

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Last week, Salaka was among the thousands of people who poured into the streets to cheer French soldiers as they liberated the city.

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Hundreds of thousands of people filled the streets of London to cheer the queen as she toured her capital, while millions more folks, including a 10-year-old me, took part in street parties up and down the land.

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