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bonging

verb

present participle of bong

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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In April this year, the carillon bells atop the Plaza’s tower, fashioned after La Giralda in Seville, Spain, began ringing again.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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The church bells had been a constant companion during my stay in Valoria la Buena, chiming every hour on the hour since my arrival.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

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