eight bells
Example Sentences
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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
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
We have a very fine ring of eight bells at Sharrow and a lot of people come from far and near to ring them.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2011
At eight bells, Mr. Denny came to his cabin.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
