gongs

Example Sentences

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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

“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

“Two drummers and zero gongs is a nice, strong boundary, I think.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

When the pilgrimage reached the Beigang Chaotian temple in southern Taiwan — its main destination before turning home — Mazu was greeted by an eruption of fireworks and gongs, and overwhelming crowds.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

Sam heard a burst of hoarse singing, blaring of horns and banging of gongs, a hideous clamour.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien