rumble
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The plant’s low rumble reverberated across the surrounding desert, unusually green from a recent rain.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
The morning started with a rumble when a magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit 10 miles from Cabazon at 8:44 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Today, the view takes in one of Europe's largest logistics hubs and key transport routes between Rotterdam and Belgium, the rumble of passing trucks drowns out the birdsong.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The rumble of jets and hum of drones "come from everywhere. Especially at night", he told AFP in the hamlet of Barsirini, dozens of kilometres from the border.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
I pulled my hand away and swung round on the stool but just as I did it I heard a long, dry rumble.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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The Outsiders
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