bell

Example Sentences

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Whatever the cause, the buying was real: More than 17 million shares had changed hands Friday as of about 15 minutes before the opening bell.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The bell never means the same thing twice but simply suggests feelings too big to delve into at this time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Shares climb 9% ahead of the opening bell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“We view the Zscaler guidance shortfall after the bell as company specific execution issues and not an indicator of broader sector issues,” Ives wrote in a research note.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

I stayed there, jaw clenched and clutching my book, until the bell rang.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows