bell

Example Sentences

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The major U.S. stock indexes fell sharply on the opening bell before recovering most of those losses by midday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Itauma - the prodigy who was sparring seasoned professionals while still at school - was in wonderful form from the first bell, using his speed and variation to send Franklin backtracking.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

By the time the closing bell rang, the Dow had fallen 469.38 points, or 1%, to 45,960.11.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Shares fell 0.3% to $156.70 after the opening bell, pulling back after they surged more than 16% in Wednesday’s session.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The bell rang, and she turned and glanced anxiously in the direction of the classroom.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo