ringing

Example Sentences

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People often describe it as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whooshing in one or both ears.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

And the customers came, with Joel ringing up purchases as cumbia music played in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

For Eagle, who loves the comfort and stability of the county, its French Empire-style courthouse and nearby lake, this was ringing alarm bells.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The thinking is that investors would be ringing the register to buy into what’s likely to be the biggest IPO on record, slated to raise $75 billion when it’s priced this coming Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The chimes kept ringing behind Jonah for a few extra seconds.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix