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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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has swept the Golden Joystick Awards - picking up seven gongs including the main prize.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

A somatic therapist and actor, he lost most of his most treasured possessions, including the irreplaceable Tibetan singing bowls and gongs he’s collected over 15 years of world travels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 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

That fit past, I saw to what must be done, and by Ninth Hour striking on the gongs was gone from the Palace.

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