gavel

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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

“I can’t tell you how nervous I am to drop the gavel on this one,” Barker said in the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

It sold for $250,000 at the gavel, or $318,000 after the auctioneer’s premium.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

“With 18 ayes and 11 nays, House Bill 4 has finally passed,” Patrick said, striking the gavel one last time.

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2025

Judge Ford rapped for silence with the walnut gavel presented to her by associates on her appointment to a higher court.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin