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unring

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unring (third-person singular simple present unrings, present participle unringing, simple past unrang, past participle unrung)

Hypothetically, to reverse the act of ringing, or the consequences of the action.
In a criminal trial, if the prosecution brings in inadmissible evidence that would unfairly prejudice the accused, a mistrial may be warranted. Having the judge admonish the jury to disregard the evidence might not be enough, as the saying goes, 'You can't unring the bell.'

unring (third-person singular simple present unrings, present participle unringing, simple past and past participle unringed)

(transitive, poetic) To remove a ring from.

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