gongs

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More than 1,150 people received gongs in the latest list, which is decided by an honours committee.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

A somatic therapist and actor, he lost most of his most treasured possessions, including the irreplaceable Tibetan singing bowls and gongs he’s collected over 15 years of world travels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025

“Election Night” was free of blingy graphics, screeching chyrons and doom-soaked gongs and bells at the top of each hour.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

Doubtless both of them would tell you that they appreciate the recognition but would have swapped their gongs for the speedier enactment of the laws they’ve fought for.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

I had dinner at my island and at Fourth Hour striking on the gongs of Remmy Tower I was at the Palace ready for supper.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin