bells and whistles

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Recent Examples of bells and whistles Though the budget contains fewer bells and whistles than might have been expected in an election-year plan designed to attract voters, Pritzker said Democrats' spending priorities stand in sharp contrast to Republican initiatives at the federal level. Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Keep scrolling to learn more about the bells and whistles that make this a standout cordless lawn mower. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026 If the player and the program aren’t on the same page financially, the bells and whistles of the official visit won’t count for much. Austin Meek, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Could they be loaded with the endless bells and whistles that characterize so many modern motorcycles? New Atlas, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bells and whistles

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“Bells and whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bells%20and%20whistles. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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