gongs

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

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 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

Led by Netanel and the members of her High Vibe Tribe, it’s a 90-minute alfresco experience that includes harp, flute, gongs, chimes, rain sticks, crystal bowls and other relaxing sound makers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

Doubtless both of them would tell you that they appreciate the recognition but would have swapped their gongs for the speedier enactment of the laws they’ve fought for.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

I cautiously walked into the alley, alert for anything unusual, but there was no sound of drums or gongs or noise at all.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang