buzzer

Example Sentences

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The game went to overtime after Denver guard Jamal Murray’s half-court prayer bounced off the backboard at the buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Winn’s free throws put Sylmar up by seven with 14 seconds remaining and he made a layup at the buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

When longtime announcer Don Pardo asks Kroeger’s milquetoast contender, “When is the next reappearance of Halley’s Comet scheduled?” a buzzer instantly cuts him off.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

The line between TMI and TLI—too little information—can feel like playing the board game Operation: one tiny flinch in either direction and the buzzer goes off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

This was curious, because usually people rang the buzzer downstairs first.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan