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Discover LudwigThe phrase "at the buzzer" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in sports contexts to refer to a play or shot that occurs just before the end of a game or quarter, often determining the outcome.
Example: "The player made a three-point shot at the buzzer, winning the game for his team."
Alternatives: "just before time expired" or "as time ran out".
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Swish, at the buzzer.
Then, victory at the buzzer: 98 94.
The kicker came at the buzzer.
Jennings missed a long heave at the buzzer, forcing overtime.
The Raptors' Andrea Bargnani missed a jumper at the buzzer.
His 3-point attempt was blocked at the buzzer.
Danilo Gallinari missed a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer.
That was our first 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Spain's Marc Gasol missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Carmelo Anthony, who had 25 points, missed at the buzzer.
On Wednesday, they lost to the Nuggets at the buzzer.
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