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Recent Examples of gavel
The guitar was one of a number of high-profile items that went under the gavel on Thursday as part of a sale of items from late Indianapolis Colts owner and pop culture memorabilia super-collector Jim Irsay, who died last year.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s still nearly a month left until the final gavel, and plenty could shift.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In the past, presidents, prime ministers and foreign ministers have often wielded the gavel.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
In the past, presidents, prime ministers and foreign ministers have often wielded the gavel.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s still nearly a month left until the final gavel, and plenty could shift.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In the past, presidents, prime ministers and foreign ministers have often wielded the gavel.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
In the past, presidents, prime ministers and foreign ministers have often wielded the gavel.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gavel
Noun
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Suspect also accused in carjacking A felony complaint filed in Mount Vernon alleges Grier's boyfriend, 28-year-old Joveair Brice, beat her with a hammer, causing her death.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now 130 subpoenas hammer anyone who ever probed him, while half of the Epstein files stay conveniently buried.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Requires a hammer, mallet or rolling pin.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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If your grocery store does not have cutlets readily available, use regular chicken breasts and slice them in half, then use a mallet to flatten them lightly.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Three thieves used sledgehammers to perform a smash-and-grab at a popular Sherman Oaks mall on Wednesday evening, stealing jewelry and watches before fleeing the scene, authorities said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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During the April break-in, Brent said that Austin Lanz smashed through the back door with a sledgehammer, opened their blinds, and rummaged through their bed.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The state regulates 132 dams across Hawaii, most of them built as part of irrigation systems for the sugar cane industry, according to a 2019 infrastructure report by the American Society of Civil Engineers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Alberto Rodríguez, 73, limped with a cane down a deserted industrial street.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Good morning, Alexei Oreskovic here, taking the baton back from features editor Matt Heimer, who graciously filled in for me these last couple of days.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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San Diego Symphony musicians will perform the opera’s score under the baton of conductor Louis Lohraseb, who is making his company debut.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Gavel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gavel. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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