gavel
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“Now that the gavel has fallen on Donald Trump’s tariffs, the question is how the U.S. president will try to save face,” said Ed Yardeni, president and founder of Yardeni Research.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
“I can’t tell you how nervous I am to drop the gavel on this one,” Barker said in the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
It sold for $250,000 at the gavel, or $318,000 after the auctioneer’s premium.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025
Because Patrick, who looked pleased up on the dais, his hand resting on the head of his gavel, had apparently cooked up a plan over that long dinner break.
From Slate • Aug. 28, 2025
“Good,” said the judge, rapping his gavel three times.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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