bells and whistles

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Recent Examples of bells and whistles Could they be loaded with the endless bells and whistles that characterize so many modern motorcycles? New Atlas, 29 May 2026 Many modern dishwashers come with lots of bells and whistles. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 And, fortunately, a lot of the bells and whistles never came into play since people kept getting voted out with idols in their pockets, or were unable to find idols and advantages that were hidden (literally) right underneath them. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026 Official visit season is here and will pick up in earnest next weekend, when programs across the country roll out all their flashiest bells and whistles. Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bells and whistles

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“Bells and whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bells%20and%20whistles. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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