as in rings
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
church bells across the city bonged to mark the solemn occasion
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Vlad Tenev, chairman and CEO of Robinhood Markets, rings the Opening Bell with Robinhood Ventures Fund I at the New York Stock Exchange on March 6, 2026.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
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Cala Pregonda, Menorca Just an island over from the tourist-trodden Mallorca, Menorca feels a world away—a sentiment that rings even more true in the north of the island.—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The retreat from gold — which is traditionally seen as a key safe-haven asset in times of market turmoil — chimes with the ongoing risk-off sentiment in markets as the Iran conflict fuels concerns over inflation and rising energy prices.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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The strategy is to take Laporte’s original vision and extrude from that what is contemporary and chimes with today’s younger generations.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Bongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bongs. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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