as in clinking
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound
the bell around the cat's neck tinkled as he ran across the yard
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ringing
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Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
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Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Tinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinkling. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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