Fought to be heard with a gong (5)

I believe the answer is:

award

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'gong' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for award that I've seen before include "Bestow" , "Perhaps Tony" , "Grant made by a court of law" , "Grant - prize" , "Give, grant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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