ring out

phrasal verb

rang out; rung out; ringing out; rings out
: to be heard loudly and clearly
A shot rang out.
Cheers rang out as the winner was announced.

Examples of ring out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the video, one person could be heard calling out derogatory names, and another person told Moreno to get a gun before three gunshots rang out, according to the criminal complaint. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024 Destry Jones, Damien Hinson participated in fight before shooting, police say The Dover police investigation determined that Jones and Hinson were part of a group that participated in a fight with two males, ages 20 and 21, before shots rang out, according to Johnson. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 During that emotional moment where Rogers and his dog watched as the daters drove off, awes rang out in unison. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024 On an otherwise quiet backfield at the Dodgers’ Camelback Ranch complex this spring, a barrage of expletives rang out from the mound one late February day. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024 Sacramento police officers were called just before 1 a.m. to reports of several gunshots ringing out outside a home on the 3100 block of Buchman Street, in the Gateway West neighborhood of South Natomas. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024 Inside the 'Awkward Scene' When Kate Middleton and Prince William Arrived Late to King Charles' Coronation A flypast by the Royal Air Force soared over the palace and the pilot gave a thumbs-up, as audio from Tom Cruise rang out. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024 Advertisement Less than 10 seconds after the fight began, three shots rang out and Elijah McGinnis III, 15, collapsed. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024 Joyner’s voice rang out strong and clear, and the company adjusted, singing call and response to the gospel tune. Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024

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“Ring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20out. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

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