chiming

Example Sentences

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He hardly interrupts, chiming in only when his siblings are done talking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The Monterey Bay Aquarium marine biologist was among those chiming in with their assessments on the group, which is popular among local divers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

For the following “Cruise Ship Designer,” Mr. Dowse’s chiming guitar riff serves as the engine of the tune, as Ms. Shaw burrows deep into a character we haven’t really heard of in a song before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Mr Morgan said the hotel had to move guests to other rooms due to complaints, adding he believed it was a "reasonable request" that the chiming be stopped during limited nighttime hours.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

The bell that had been chiming inside her fell silent.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater