gavel

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Last year, a mural unveiled on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building - depicting a judge wielding a gavel over a protestor - was also quickly erased.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“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

When auctioneer Oliver Barker slammed down the gavel, collectors and dealers in the saleroom erupted in applause.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

The gallery laughed, inspiring Patrick to hammer his gavel once again: “Any outbursts, first warning—next time, you’re out of the gallery!” he said.

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2025

Then he banged his gavel heavily upon the rostrum, adjourning conclave and sealing their fate.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman