At dawn, the old harbor bell-ringer was belling out the ship's departure, his call barely carrying over the fog.

We planted dozens of bell heathers along the pathway to brighten the garden.

We set up several bell-tents along the lakeshore for the weekend festival.

The sudden increase in cyberattacks should sound alarm-bells across the industry.

Before reassembling the drivetrain, the mechanic carefully inspected the bell housing for cracks and oil leaks.

The mechanic inspected the bell housings for cracks before reinstalling the transmission.

The shepherd followed the faint jingle of the sheep-bell across the misty hillside.

The market bells rang out across the square, calling vendors and customers to the morning trade.

The sudden drop in sales set alarm bells ringing across the company.

The bell-ringers practiced their peals for Sunday service until dusk.