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

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

Name placards were swapped out and Jones’ gavel was removed.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024

At the podium, Hilly looks at her watch, toying with the gavel like she’s just dying to bang it.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett