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chime

[chahym] / tʃaɪm /


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Martin's words, Cooper-Lesadd said, "just completely did not chime with the type of person that I am and the values that I have".

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

When Dino did chime in with advice, it was often about controlling the strike zone, being a complete hitter rather than just a slugger, and valuing fundamentals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Soccer, on the other hand, is defined by constant activity: two unbroken 45-minute halves, with no pause for a soda brand or insurance company to chime in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Its tick was a low-key gurgle and the alarm a dignified two-bell chime.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

The Elderclock began to chime a soft three-quarter-hour.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

“That’s teamwork,” chimes in Castaneda, who has worked at Langer’s for 43 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Spiritual jazz and psychedelic soul are cornerstones of her sound, along with new-age accouterments like prayer bowls and chimes blended with instruments including Fender Rhodes keyboards and vibraphone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Then came a symphony of chimes, crystal bowls, wave drums and rain sticks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

He said the chimes only played for a few seconds at a time and questioned weather the 19:00 rule should be reviewed, branding it "outdated".

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Even Father, whose daily stroll was as predictable as his own clock chimes, broke his routine to go walking at the unheard-of hour of 10:00 a.m.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Many others in the industry chimed in to say they thought the percentage was even higher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

"So it is!" chimed in an off-duty fireman nearby.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

I think his son Rex Jones chimed in.

From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2026

Another chimed in: “Have fun! I love RV’ing. I haven’t been in about 15 years now, but I’m retired now. I really should start again!!!”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026

Mari and Yolanda went on like that for a hit, and soon others chimed in with opinions.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

And finally, they’ll discuss why Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest market tinkering has everyone chiming in.

From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026

But as the Canadian prime minister was talking, Trump, frustrated with a technical issue that prevented him from chiming in, lobbed the device over the Resolute Desk and onto the floor, an official present said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

He went on to form The Smiths with Morrissey in 1982, defining an entire era of indie music with his intricate, chiming tones - rooted in British pop, while stubbornly avoiding cliché.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

In the years that followed, whenever she popped up in the news, Trump couldn’t stop himself from chiming in.

From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026

A soft chiming filled the room as the light illuminated their awestruck faces.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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