ringing

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Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus, the persistent ringing or buzzing sound that affects millions of people worldwide.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The IPO proves that entrepreneurs “solving fundamental hardware problems have an opportunity to build $100 billion companies,” Susan said after ringing the opening bell with the Cerebras executives and investors for the Nasdaq Stock Market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A survey by the polling firm Datafolha published on April 11 sent alarm bells ringing throughout the Lula camp.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Iryna, who was staying with her mother in the family's apartment, says the phone kept ringing overnight.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Anyway, when Tansy went to ringing that bell in the morning to call us inside, she’d get nothing but a muffled thump.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck