bells

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Kira Krown, a consumer education specialist at the FTC, says that although scams differ in so many ways, there are a few common characteristics that should set off alarm bells for you.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Sirens blared, horns honked, and church bells pealed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He described not winning the title in the ring as "bitter-sweet", adding: Saturday night, I can have the full bells and whistles.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Outside is a serene garden under a canopy of branches weighed down by iridescent copper bells, all handmade.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Trolleys went to every corner of the city, zipping up and down hills, their clanging bells a warning for anyone careless enough to wander onto the tracks.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland