bugle

Example Sentences

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City Hall, which dates to the 16th century, toots out a cheerful jazz bugle call several times a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Morris held the microphone with both hands like he was blowing on a bugle and urging the crowd to charge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

The bugle carried on blowing, but the people at the top did not dare follow their friend.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

This is the position soldiers assume every day on an army post as the flag is lowered and the bugle call “Retreat” is played.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2024

Laura looked at him but she did not say anything, and when Uncle George stopped blowing the bugle she ran into the house.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder