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

That’s when District Board Vice President Hiram Jackson slammed his gavel to stop the meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 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

"Your assignment, should you decide to remain active," Brother Jack said, reaching for his gavel, "is to lecture downtown on the Woman Question."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison