gongs

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In fact since 2007, 20 of the 29 gongs awarded for Europe's player of the year has gone to one of them.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

More than 1,150 people received gongs in the latest list, which is decided by an honours committee.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

As it now exists, it captures the supernatural tingle of little bells, as well as the heart-throb of gongs, all sounding off in the misty distance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025

“Election Night” was free of blingy graphics, screeching chyrons and doom-soaked gongs and bells at the top of each hour.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

I had dinner at my island and at Fourth Hour striking on the gongs of Remmy Tower I was at the Palace ready for supper.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin