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

Across the street, the bells of Christ Church chimed the hour.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 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

He also wrote a poem about bells, bells, and more bells, ringing and clanging and jangling away, from tinkling sleigh bells like those of a troika, to the deep, basso tolling of funeral bells.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood