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Trumpets and tin-foil trophies, players as tense as the travelling fans, gaffers pacing the dugout in full club suits.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Trumpets sounded inside the medieval abbey and the congregation shouted “God save the king!” at a service attended by more than 2,000 guests, including world leaders, aristocrats and celebrities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2023

Trumpets will sound and gun salutes will be fired across the U.K.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2023

Trumpets then announced the exit of Canada’s chief herald from the residence.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2022

Trumpets blared, and the walls of Isengard echoed.

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