buzzer

Example Sentences

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During single-elimination tournaments, he’s researching teams’ fans and tracking every game to ensure American has the right number of flights within minutes of the final buzzer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Coope, was initially given a fast track to the semi-final show after judge KSI pressed his golden buzzer.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In this game, the buzzer represents the whistle of a foul-calling referee.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Their opponents always whine about that, and Reaves even stayed on the court after Thursday’s final buzzer to vent to the referees about that, but just … don’t.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Seriously feel like I just shot a game-losing air ball at the buzzer.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone