eight bells
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The eight bells of the north tower were also removed in 2023 – a massive operation given their size.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024
At one point, it was feared that the eight bells in the north tower were at risk of falling, which would have brought the tower itself down, and possibly much of the cathedral walls.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
The USS Olympia, which had carried the body from France, rang out eight bells — a traditional salute to the fallen.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2021
They ring eight bells, so they rang eight bells and he said: “Admiral the United States Navy departing.”
From MSNBC ● Oct. 16, 2019
At eight bells, Mr. Denny came to his cabin.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
