rang

Example Sentences

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But he said he would not be calling Vladimir Putin, a close partner of Orbán, even though he would speak to him if the Russian leader rang.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

I loved it when someone coughed or a phone rang.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

He also owns a home in Washington, D.C., but no one inside responded when a reporter rang Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

He panicked and rang a bell for help.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I’d feel a spark of hope whenever Mom’s phone rang.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith