ringing

Example Sentences

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And the customers came, with Joel ringing up purchases as cumbia music played in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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

On “Age of Capricorn” a buzzing voice seems to be reciting some kind of code, with strings of letters ringing out over pulsing synths and a blooming bassline redolent of a pipe organ.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“I’m sorry,” Twig said into the ringing silence of the empty car.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller