gavel
Example Sentences
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“Now that the gavel has fallen on Donald Trump’s tariffs, the question is how the U.S. president will try to save face,” said Ed Yardeni, president and founder of Yardeni Research.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
When auctioneer Oliver Barker slammed down the gavel, collectors and dealers in the saleroom erupted in applause.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
The gallery laughed, inspiring Patrick to hammer his gavel once again: “Any outbursts, first warning—next time, you’re out of the gallery!” he said.
From Slate • Aug. 28, 2025
These should have been safely in Scotland's archives, not being offloaded to the highest bidder via a bang of the auctioneer's gavel.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025
He always banged the gavel when he was unsure of himself.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
