as in rings
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion
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The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025 -
That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Funds will go toward funeral expenses and to support his wife.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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All the horses' feed is paid for by Metro Nashville and the handler is given a $2,500 annual stipend for medical expenses.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jolie’s performance, which chimes with her experience as a filmmaker and her personal health struggles, is particularly moving.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its lyrics about a woman in love with a man who treats her badly, chimes with Gloria’s character, says Jones.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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That's on top of industry-wide concerns about changing regulations, including tariffs, and shifting dynamics in electric and autonomous vehicle strategies.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Such tariffs are usually imposed on broad classes of imports, rather than certain companies.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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Trump said just last week that patented and branded drugs would face 100% levies unless companies build plants domestically.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Labour pledged during the election not to raise taxes on working people, but has since hiked levies on employers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Higher Ed Excise Taxes In most parts of [America], excises must be confined within a narrow compass.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Then, it was joined by other tributes and links to news stories detailing the crash that took Arik's life.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Steve joined in Friday’s tributes from the ground’s famous Birmingham Road End.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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And yet, there is something compelling about these odd places, people, and customs.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the Rhews avoided customs duties and tariffs, by purchasing garments from overseas manufacturers, including from China.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Tolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolls. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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