bells
Example Sentences
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"Given the significant role Walmart plays in the lives of many Americans, the deterioration will set some alarm bells ringing over whether the consumer is running out of steam," Saunders said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
If the Tartan Army wanted different, then they've got it, with bells on.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
That saves time and money for network operators who don’t want or need an operating system with lots of bells and whistles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“They had these big bells around their necks and were dressed up in a way that made them look very regal and a bit ferocious.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Shipwrecks and cannibals. Does that ring any bells, Miss Lumley? I know you filch books from my library sometimes; don’t deny it.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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