jangle
verb (used without object)
to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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Her phone has been jangling with calls from nervous actors and producers, some of whom have offered to pay her legal fees.
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