ring a bell
Example Sentences
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The market does not ring a bell at the bottom.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
“The problem is that markets do not ring a bell when fear peaks, and the rebound often comes when sentiment still feels awful.”
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
“Unfortunately, they don’t ring a bell and tell us when it’s time to get out of the tree.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
It suited the noisy, high-energy, atmosphere in an office where loud music plays and staff are encouraged to ring a bell to cheers when a sale is completed.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2024
In Manila, the capital city where Joey now lives, lepers were once required to wear hoods and cloaks and ring a bell to announce their presence.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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