ring out
Britishverb
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(tr) to accompany the departure of with bells (esp in the phrase ring out the old year )
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(intr) to send forth a loud resounding noise
Example Sentences
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Twenty- fours later, 70,000 fans hold up their phones and illuminate the stadium as Asha Bohsle's vocals ring out.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
“As my father’s words to me, they ring out loud and clear today,” he said with the sort of verve that is rarely heard around the team these days.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
His crisp diction and impeccable emphasis make every line ring out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
President Emmanuel Macron inside the Pantheon said Badinter's voice would ring out in posterity.
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
She did take the nose ring out for Jack, but the truth is, she hasn’t been in a hurry to put it back in.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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