bell-ringer

Example Sentences

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Her late grandfather was an experienced bell-ringer and she believes he would be proud of her learning to ring just in time for 6 May.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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

Wednesday was a bell-ringer for the U.S. stock market, marking 3,453 days in a bull market rally — the longest on record.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2018

And send for the bell-ringer, or some one who understands about the bells.

From The Woman of Mystery by Leblanc, Maurice