ringing true

A form of ring true — To seem to be correct, or plausible

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of ring true
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APA

ringing true. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ringing%20true

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