bells

Example Sentences

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Alarms bells had been raised earlier when Shelley Sawkins, 75, called the tradesman, and realised he was in Lanzarote, spending money she had given him.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

All of the signs indicate that wedding bells should be ringing any day now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

"We usually listen to the bells ringing -- it's calming. It gives hope for a better future and hope that sooner or later all of this will end," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

I do not think of myself as a guy who’s above trying out little bells and whistles.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

He whispered across Mama to me, “I am here with bells on!”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles