ringing

Example Sentences

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People often describe it as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whooshing in one or both ears.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

If it’s not ringing true, I’m not going to use it.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For Eagle, who loves the comfort and stability of the county, its French Empire-style courthouse and nearby lake, this was ringing alarm bells.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“What really caused our phone to start ringing off the hook was when Anduril participated in our customer conference back in January,” the CEO said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Well, you sound pretty unhappy yourself, miss,” he retorted, and went on with his ringing.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood