bells

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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

Sirens blared, horns honked, and church bells pealed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He described not winning the title in the ring as "bitter-sweet", adding: Saturday night, I can have the full bells and whistles.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Peach put his pillow on the end of Aunt Florentine’s bed, took a deep breath, and said, “I will be there with bells on.”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles