as in ringing
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
church bells across the city bonged to mark the solemn occasion
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All night long there was the ringing clatter of picks and shovels; the Germans were digging trenches in the frozen ground.
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The Musical on the West End Wedding bells are ringing for actress Ana Villafañe.
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So far, in 2026, luxury experiences continue to outperform personal luxury goods for consumer sentiment by 150%, per Bain data, chiming with a broader departure from ownership to experiences.
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Various limited editions followed, marking a new era of mechanical watches and highly complicated timepieces, including chiming watches, which Stern was a true fan of.
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“Bonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonging. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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