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bong

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Definition of bong

as in to ring

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates church bells across the city bonged to mark the solemn occasion

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In his exquisitely layered seventh feature, Possible Love (Ga-neung-han sa-rang), Lee Chang-dong’s humanistic observational skills remain at their peak, the acuity of his insights into emotional lives and social conditions unparalleled.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
The Scream saga began with a ringing phone and one of the most surprising murders in horror-movie history.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026

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