peal
noun
a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
Example Sentences
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Church bells pealed and cannons thundered when Americans learned that the Continental Congress had adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Westminster Abbey's bells then pealed 80 times to remember the years since the first VE Day.
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
In some New England towns, church bells pealed at the hour of Brown’s execution.
From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2020
After prayer and reading of portions of the Episcopal service, the organ pealed and chimes rung as the large congregation left the church.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2019
Then whoops and shouts pealed from every quarter, and howls and even a trombone blasting.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
