bells

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“This is the door to the ballroom,” he said, pointing to the future entrance to the $400 million addition to the White House, elaborating on all the bells and whistles the building will have.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Ultimately, large customers are going to develop some of their own bells and whistles, or cut seats.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

That only a handful of the largest megacap private companies are choosing to go public each year should ring alarm bells in Washington, because it means fewer opportunities for the average investor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

"Alarm bells started to ring when the guy asked Rory to travel two hours to court then sent him away again and when no action had been taken at all."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

At eight bells, Mr. Denny came to his cabin.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham