gavel
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But it’s the inclination to bang the gavel and move on that irks me.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The latest costs relate to a mural depicting a judge in a wig battering a protester with his gavel, which appeared on the Royal Courts of Justice in London on 8 September 2025.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 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
That’s when District Board Vice President Hiram Jackson slammed his gavel to stop the meeting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
No sooner had I apologized for my lateness than Brother Jack struck the table with his gavel, addressing his first remarks to me.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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