buzzer

Example Sentences

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At the east London block of flats which we believed was the home of the former member of Epstein's household staff, we pressed the buzzer and asked for her.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

On Sunday Pitino’s fifth-seeded, 30-6 St. John’s eked out a 67-65 buzzer beater over fourth-seed Kansas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

With four seconds left, Clemson’s Mia Moore rushed down the court, hit a wild shot and seemingly drew a foul at the buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Each had 17 points in the first half, Robinson banking in a three-pointer from half court at the buzzer to pull the Trailblazers to within six.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Lovey said she lived on the first floor, which is always buzzer number two, because buzzer number one would be the ground floor, basement apartment.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds