bells
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“The Governor’s Waltz” is a dreamy folk track about the stress of performance and desire for connection, with ghostly backing vocals and a piano that sounds like a series of tuned bells.
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
To policymakers in the U.S., this likely set off alarm bells.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Although this might raise some alarm bells, last season there was a rise in man-to-man pressure high up the pitch - making playing out from the back tougher.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Just then the sound of bells filled the air.
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
