bong

Example Sentences

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Clock hands on all four sides halted for about half an hour from 09:00 BST on Wednesday, and the Big Ben bell failed to produce its famous "bong".

From BBC • May 19, 2023

Fixings include the sweet-and-tart condiments of jaew bong sweet Laotian chili paste aioli, pickled red onions, taro stems and cilantro on a toasted bun for a delightfully tangy, fatty bite.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2023

Friday, the Keeper of the Great Clock and his team of horologists tested the bells, and crowds gathered nearby at Whitehall to honor Armistice Day heard the old boy bong again.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2022

Now, that tone has been replaced with a softer bong, which I find way less attention-grabbing.

From The Verge • Aug. 24, 2022

About every fifth word, she’d make a mistake and the pencil would descend with a bong.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey