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rumbling

[ruhm-bling] / ˈrʌm blɪŋ /






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So when a calf disappeared into the tall grass recently, he roamed among the herd making low, rumbling grunts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

But internal wrangling over defence spending has been rumbling on for months following multiple delays to the DIP, which was originally due last autumn.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

But the construction noise, rumbling trucks and constant influx of workers has the couple at their wits’ end.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

The plant houses 14 rumbling pumps in two football-field sized wings and is one of the most powerful water lifting systems in the world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026

It isn’t until a truck comes rumbling up the driveway, throwing dust all over, that Axel hops off the fence and Byrd lets go too.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

EcoAlbania and other environmental groups have been fighting this fight since 2021, when rumblings first emerged about the sale of Sazan island and the Vjosa Narta area.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

And over the coming days and weeks, some investors are worried that the rumblings could spill over into other markets, like stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

“I would like to clear up the rumblings of my son having involvement in the Ladera Ranch fire,” her statement began.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

What began as distant rumblings of volatility has turned into broader market volatility.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

More rumblings broke out, and Newt wrote something on his pad, shaking his head the whole time—which gave Thomas a tinge of hope.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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