Liberty Bell

noun

: a large bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that is a traditional symbol of U.S. freedom

Examples of Liberty Bell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Prepare yourself to eat again with a walk through Old City — the historic neighborhood encompassing the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, among other notable American treasures —conveniently sandwiched between the two restaurants. Regan Stephens, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 The ‘Taco Liberty Bell’ Last but most audacious is a stunt that may still hold the trophy for best corporate April Fools’ Day prank ever. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024 The bell, popularly known as the Freedom Bell, is a sculpture designed to resemble the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2024 The pair held their wedding at the Ballroom at the Ben, just blocks from the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024 Pennsylvania is home to some of the nation’s most iconic sites (the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia, to name a few), but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2024 Also in the city, the Philadelphia MLK Association held its annual tapping of the Liberty Bell on Independence Mall, and the National Constitution Center offered free admission with a slate of civil rights era events and a school supply drive. Jeffrey Collins, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2024 Last Friday, the National Park Service (NPS) announced plans to remove the statue, as well as a model of Penn’s original home, from Welcome Park, a small paved area located a few blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024 Just outside of this Capitol building, there sits a replica of the Liberty Bell that rang in what is now known as Independence Hall, where our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and later crafted the US Constitution. Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024

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“Liberty Bell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Liberty%20Bell. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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