bells

Example Sentences

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I do not think of myself as a guy who’s above trying out little bells and whistles.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

For Eagle, who loves the comfort and stability of the county, its French Empire-style courthouse and nearby lake, this was ringing alarm bells.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Church bells pealed and cannons thundered when Americans learned that the Continental Congress had adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Bond yields rose this month to levels that are setting off alarm bells across financial markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Trolleys went to every corner of the city, zipping up and down hills, their clanging bells a warning for anyone careless enough to wander onto the tracks.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland