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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Instead of offering a ringing defense of their industry or pointing to other causes of violence, representatives for Nintendo and Sega tried to place the blame for violent games upon their competitors, which only affirmed the claims of game critics.—
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The Grosse Cloche has been ringing for more than 200 years in the charming city of Bordeaux, France.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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It’s also brilliantly arranged, from the chiming guitar on the intro to the way the rhythm section makes its entrance (McCartney-esque bassline and rat-a-tat snare) before pulling back on the chorus, where Ruess’ vocal appears to be floating in space on a bed of keyboards and piano.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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