It rang once at the other end of the line and a voice answered immediately.

The phone on the other end rang once, twice.

As the President entered the room, the red phone on his desk rang once.

The phone rang once, but stopped before she could get it.

The phone rang once, there was a buzzing sound, then a click.

The bicycle bells rang once or twice, and then no more could be heard.

The number rang once and then he found himself listening to a conversation.

As he dropped and kicked away the chair the bell rang once.

The phone at the other end rang only once, and then a man's voice said, "Yes."

From somewhere high within the tower, a bell rang once and was still.