bells

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As bells rang out across the Vatican and the crowd applauded, Leo concluded his blessing by offering Easter greetings in several languages, including Latin, Arabic and Chinese.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But the alarm bells are ringing within OpenAI’s offices too, which have been locked in “code red” mode since December.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The escalating rhetoric set off alarm bells across the Middle East, with oil-exporting Gulf countries saying that Iranian reprisals could further endanger the world economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The sector bears watching, but it may not be time to ring recession alarm bells just yet.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

They entered the store, tiny bells tinkling as the door opened.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega