clinking

Example Sentences

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Hours before strikes hit Iraq's capital, crowds milled in central Baghdad to the sound not of missiles but clinking coffee cups, children laughing and women filming TikToks.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

At first, the ladies are all giggles and clinking wine glasses, celebrating the fact that they’ve finally found time to connect.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2025

They greeted each other with the clinking of their gold-coloured swords and exchanged pleasantries.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2025

“Canners on average earn around $5 an hour, a third of the minimum wage,” Castalia said in his office, speaking over the clinking of bottles outside as canners sorted recyclables.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2024

I dug in, spoon clinking against the plate.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson