buzzer

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

Game two saw more drama when De'Aaron Fox sank a three-pointer at the buzzer to give USA Stripes a 42-40 triumph over USA Stars.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 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