as in rings
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
the church bells knelled to mark the death of the nation's beloved leader
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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 -
Both funny and deeply powerful, The Big Sick shows the reality of romance with a heartfelt love story that rings true.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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As the car carrying him departed the police station, a photographer captured another indelible image, of the former Prince slumped in the back seat, wide-eyed and slack-jawed—the boy for whom the chimes once pealed looking very much like a man for whom the bell now tolls.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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May your sounds, your chimes, your silence calm us.—
Paul Jones,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Here’s a look at some of the economic indicators that appear strong, those that are seemingly stable, and the ones that are raising red flags.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The upsurge in violence after Oseguera Cervantes’ killing occurs as some indicators in Mexico’s security situation seemed to be improving.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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But Cronin believes there are signs of finding consistent improvement.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In October, following the bankruptcies of Tricolor and First Brands, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, pointed to signs that corporate lending practices had grown too lax over the past decade .—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Don’t push through mixed signals — stop and clear them up!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The British sportswear brand will deploy Checkpoint’s ItemOptix platform across its Sports Fashion Group stores, beginning in Europe, as part of a broader push to improve stock accuracy, replenishment signals and on-shelf availability.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Delta explicitly encourages travelers to check flight status frequently and enable notifications.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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And March 3-10, rewards members who have opted in to email notifications as well as new members can unlock a one-month Peacock Select subscription by visiting the Taco Bell app and signing up.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If your current carry-on rattles, tips, or barely survives a weekend away, consider this your sign.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes, in the deep winter quiet, a piano tinkles in Kelley’s Saloon, and the spirits dance to ghostly music.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Knells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knells. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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