as in to ring
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion
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Recent Examples of toll
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
The team created a grid of the entire U.S. down to the square kilometer to represent where specific suppliers will deliver, delivery time, and costs accounting for bridges, tolls, and other contingencies in order to determine what price to charge in different locations.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The earth beneath my feet shook as the bells of the ancient basilica tolled.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
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As for the possible environmental tolls of AI development—the data centers chatbots run on consume huge amounts of water and electricity—the AI Action Plan waves them away.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
The team created a grid of the entire U.S. down to the square kilometer to represent where specific suppliers will deliver, delivery time, and costs accounting for bridges, tolls, and other contingencies in order to determine what price to charge in different locations.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Noun
What to Know Eby talked about the possibility of tolling U.S. commercial trucks passing through British Columbia on their way to Alaska on the lawn of the Legislative Assembly building in Victoria this week.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The earth beneath my feet shook as the bells of the ancient basilica tolled.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
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Core One Pro offers four hearing modes: Normal for everyday conversations, Outdoor for wind noise reduction, Restaurant for filtering background chatter, and a specialized Tinnitus mode that provides masking sounds for those suffering from ear ringing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 July 2025
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Raj Subramaniam, center, rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on April 17, 2023, in New York.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Funds become accessible at 18 for qualified expenses, with broader withdrawal options phased in over time.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege that Measures used that money, which was held in an escrow account for clients, to pay for personal and operating expenses, pay off creditors, Four Seasons spa treatments, clothing, car payments and at least $55,000 for Los Angeles Crypto Arena seats.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Black also helped race car driver Helio Castroneves win acquittal in a case alleging tax evasion.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The amendment, which overwhelmingly failed in the 2024 general election, would have let state lawmakers spend tax dollars on education outside the public school system.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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At a production cost of $200 million, plus much more to market and distribute, the film will need to hold as one of the biggest grossers of the year to turn a profit in theaters.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Last longer with better efficiently in a reactor core to possibly lengthen refueling from 1.5 years to 2 years while using 30% less fuel. Generate less waste and lower fuel costs.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The introduction of tariffs comes amid a broader crisis of confidence in fashion pricing.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 July 2025
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The judge added that Trump's threats of higher tariffs sought to create a serious economic crisis in Brazil to interfere in the country's judicial system.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Rute Cardoso, the wife of Diogo Jota, has paid tribute to her late husband, marking a month since the couple got married.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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The woman’s family paid tribute to her in a statement shared by the Cheshire Constabulary on Tuesday, July 22.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The anticipated property tax revenue is about $600,000 annually, once the development is complete, said Village Administrator Steve Kreklow.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Under the higher rate, the owner of a home with a taxable value of $300,000 would see a $144 property tax jump.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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There is no tax treaty with the U.S. barring double taxation, but the U.S. foreign tax credit affords substantial relief and the Montenegro income tax rate tops out at just 15%.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The recall campaigns were led by those who fiercely opposed the Democratic lawmakers' support for a personal income tax hike proposed by then-Gov. James Blanchard.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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“Toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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