rumble
Example Sentences
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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
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
It swoops down playfully in “A Black Song,” over a swung rumble of drumbeats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Replacement forwards Nick Timoney and Michael Milne both crossed to raise concerns amongst the home fans that Ireland could rumble up a head of steam and make a fist of things.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
It starts as a rumble, like a tiny earthquake inside, somewhere near my navel.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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The Outsiders
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