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ding-dong

[ding-dawng, -dong] / ˈdɪŋˌdɔŋ, -ˌdɒŋ /


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Inside were cameras and listening devices throughout the house; anyone approaching his locked bedroom would be detected and announced by loud ding-dong sounds before reaching the bedroom door.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

It went to eight deuces before a netted backhand allowed Siniakova to level the set at 3-3 before another ding-dong battle in the next game.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

Hostess is ding-dong ditching one of its fan-favorite sweet treats.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2025

Whatever happens, the Ashes have already delivered, captivating the audience with a ding-dong opening battle between the best of enemies.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2023

Gramps had said, “We’ll see the whole ding-dong country!”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

I am puzzled by a series of ding-dongs which follow my use of the internet.

From Seattle Times Apr. 29, 2023

How would you react if some ding-dongs led by a guy in a Viking horns hat got riled up on conspiracy message boards, broke into your workplace, and took a dump on the floor?

From Slate Oct. 15, 2022

Merry Christmas is bittersweet track that celebrates the season with the usual sleigh bells, ding-dongs and choirs, while also remembering "the ones who have gone".

From BBC Dec. 3, 2021

“And then we figured out where it was so, and then one of your officers was like, ‘Hey, hey ding-dongs, you’re at the wrong spot.’”

From New York Times Jul. 8, 2020

The doorbell ding-dongs, and children squeal outside, and Freckles goes, “God! We spent all that time at Duane Reade and didn’t even think to pick up candy.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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