bells
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“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
Sax outdid himself by also designing a trumpet with 13 bells; this instrument, later built by his son Adolphe-Édouard, resembles a brass Hydra.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
But it’s worth understanding how it would affect her benefits before you ring those wedding bells.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
She said she didn't want bells and whistles - or even a wedding dress.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Then one morning Nat wakened suddenly to hear bells clanging and men shouting.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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