ding-dong

Example Sentences

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Inside were cameras and listening devices throughout the house; anyone approaching his locked bedroom would be detected and announced by loud ding-dong sounds before reaching the bedroom door.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

It went to eight deuces before a netted backhand allowed Siniakova to level the set at 3-3 before another ding-dong battle in the next game.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

England's defence conceded five tries, as they were drawn into ding-dong high-tempo game that suited the opposition and the half-time break couldn't halt.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

I was the kid in the neighborhood running around with no socks on, hopping over fences, playing tag, playing ding-dong ditch, like kids in the old days.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023

“I’m the one who answered the door! You know that ding-dong sound you hear sometimes? That’s the doorbell!”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead