ping

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From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Not long after the game ended, he heard the ping of a text message.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Lu - the 64-year-old president of the American Changle Association, a Chinese community group - argued he was simply trying to help people renew driver's licenses and facilitate social activities like mahjong and ping pong.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Upload speeds were generally stable, though ping times increased significantly on distant servers — reaching over 500 ms in Australia — which could introduce noticeable lag during gaming or video calls.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The same two syllables, the same eight letters that I had been hearing all year, and suddenly the sound struck my ear with a ping of pure silver.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli