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chime

[chahym] / tʃaɪm /


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In the pop melody “Volveré,” she questions where her heart will remain once she leaves town, as muffled trumpets chime in at the outro.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Late in the album, “Spirit Showing” features a twinkly keyboard that brings to mind the dusty chime of the celesta, as if the song takes place in a dim space illuminated by candlelight.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 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

Jackson is just the latest star to chime in.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2026

It doesn’t take long for everyone to chime in.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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

For the uninitiated, a sound bath is where a practitioner plays crystal or Tibetan sound bowls, gongs and chimes in a soothing way.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

I’d be curious if Peters chimes in on the question, having changed his mind on acquisitions not long ago.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

A few fairies played among the chimes, making soft music.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

From the passenger's seat, Yegor's wife, settled into the car's leather seats, chimed in.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

I think his son Rex Jones chimed in.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

With Swift's resources, "You're gonna be able to make anything look pretty," Maxey chimed in.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

While others flooded her comments to agree, some chimed in to question why so many women identified and even sympathized with the villain.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

“Also gay people and disabled people,” Maya-Jade chimed in.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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

From Slate Aug. 29, 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

“We specialize in craft lattes…we have breakfast burritos,” Marcos said, with the beaming mayor chiming in “Oh boy!”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 2, 2025

The house is silent, except for a clock chiming in the living room.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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