bell-ringer
Example Sentences
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The 45th president’s unprecedented, face-to-face encounter with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on June 30, 2019, was a global bell-ringer.
From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2023
Grotesque bell-ringer Quasimodo saves Gypsy Esmeralda from a mob and a corrupt priest in medieval Paris.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2019
Fudge was known for wanting to assist others at the Salvation Army office where he helped out as a volunteer and bell-ringer.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2019
As Page wove his way through the holiday crowd, he talked about his troubles, raising his voice to be heard above a Salvation Army bell-ringer.
From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2017
He called the bell-ringer, and enjoined him to toll the bell three times every two hours, and if any one asked the reason why, he should answer, "The Greek, Csanta, is dead."
From Black Diamonds by Jókai, Mór
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
