How to Use buzzer in a Sentence

buzzer

noun
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  • Their team was ahead by two points when the buzzer signaled the end of the game.
  • South Dakota had one last chance to send the game to overtime at the buzzer.
    — New York Times, 26 Mar. 2022
  • New York had a chance to tie it, but Breanna Stewart’s layup at the buzzer was off.
    — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
  • But his 3-pointer at the buzzer well beyond the key heeled out, and the Williamston players finally broke their stoic game faces.
    — Wright Wilson, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2022
  • Breanna Stewart missed a potential game-tying layup at the buzzer for New York.
    — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Cunningham was much quieter in the second half, scoring just seven more points including a long 3-pointer at the fourth-quarter buzzer.
    — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Booker certainly took seeing someone else's face personally and gave it to the Nuggets from opening tip to final buzzer.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 24 Mar. 2022
  • When Au’diese Toney threw down a dunk just before the buzzer sounded, the Razorbacks poured off the bench and onto the court to celebrate.
    — Billy Witz, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2022
  • In a series first, all four judges will have the opportunity to send acts straight to the finals with a Live Show buzzer during four weeks of quarterfinals.
    — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Utah led 78-77 entering the fourth quarter after Clarkson beat the buzzer by scoring off an offensive rebound.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2022
  • But Edert made both of his free throws with 4.1 seconds to play, and Ivey missed a three at the buzzer to set off a Saint Peter’s celebration.
    — oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2022
  • When the buzzer sounded in Philadelphia, Saint Peter’s stormed onto the court, erupting into a celebration across from its bench that was equal parts glee and shock.
    — Jared Diamond, WSJ, 26 Mar. 2022
  • The buzzer sounded, the Kings won, and the city erupted.
    — Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The buzzer went off and an almighty cheer went up from the crowd.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The Kings came back to tie the game on a 3-pointer by Lyles at the buzzer.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Tyler Loop missed wide right from 42 yards at the buzzer.
    — Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2022
  • The Wolverines' full-court heave at the buzzer went over the backboard.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Talbot hit a three at the buzzer, but the Sparks fell short.
    — Marissa Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
  • Wood then blocked a James drive at the rim just before the buzzer.
    — Dallas News, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The Australian led from the initial buzzer to the final touch of the wall.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 27 July 2024
  • The guard hit a tough corner jumper just before the buzzer and fell to the floor next to the crowd.
    — oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2022
  • And that 48-foot buzzer-beater to end the third quarter?
    — Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The Bengals ran the clock out and kicked a game-winning field goal at the buzzer.
    — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2022
  • But Gabby Williams’ long 2 at the buzzer came just short of that.
    — Rachel G Bowers, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Allen Flanigan hits a stepback 3-pointer to beat the buzzer at the end of the half.
    — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Kelly Olynyk then missed a 3 at the buzzer to end the fourth quarter.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Rasir Bolton missed a wild, driving layup try at the buzzer.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Kam Chambers’ basket at the buzzer cuts the Aliceville lead to 25-21 at the break.
    — Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 3 Mar. 2023
  • House dribbled out the final seconds and then tossed the ball high in the air at the buzzer.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2023
  • James had a chance to tie at the buzzer, but his three-point shot in front of the Dallas bench hit the front of the rim.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2023

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