Four long hours elapsed before the merest ripple of excitement suggested that he was here.

Sure, there was a ripple of excitement if there was a famous politician coming to stay.

But last week there was no mistaking the ripple of excitement that spread through the auditorium.

Then there's a fresh ripple of excitement.

The find sent ripples of excitement through neighbouring villages and many residents picked up fossilised eggs, brought them home and worshipped them.