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buzzer

[buhz-er] / ˈbʌz ər /


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Knicks In 5 was a moment everyone lucky enough to watch it will remember forever, down to where they were and what they were thinking as the final buzzer sounded.

From Salon Jun. 17, 2026

As the final buzzer sounded, thousands of New Yorkers who had traveled to San Antonio yelled, hugged and cried.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

During single-elimination tournaments, he’s researching teams’ fans and tracking every game to ensure American has the right number of flights within minutes of the final buzzer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

Coope, was initially given a fast track to the semi-final show after judge KSI pressed his golden buzzer.

From BBC May 31, 2026

It was brutal when that buzzer went off.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

In regards to Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who had been accused in particular of using buzzers, Gattis said that they would go against Altuve’s style as a reactionary hitter.

From Washington Times Apr. 11, 2023

Rosie said her father meant there were times when a staff member had to prioritise one patient while buzzers were going off.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2023

He also detailed some of the technology that will be used to make the new pitch clock system happen, including buzzers for umpires, which vibrate when a pitcher has run out of time.

From Seattle Times Feb. 14, 2023

They won the first one using videotape and trash cans — and, who knows, maybe even buzzers attached to their bodies.

From Washington Post Nov. 3, 2022

I’ve sat through the torture of the annoying sounds of buzzers, cheerleaders, and rowdy people in the bleachers.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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