bells

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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

Kira Krown, a consumer education specialist at the FTC, says that although scams differ in so many ways, there are a few common characteristics that should set off alarm bells for you.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Bramble and bits of leaf were tangled in her hair, and...two tiny silver bells looped on ribbon were tied around each ankle.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray