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rumbling

[ ruhm-bling ]

noun

  1. Often rumblings. the first signs of dissatisfaction or grievance.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rumbling1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; rumble, -ing 1
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In Tujunga, residents living along the route described trucks rumbling past their homes.

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As someone with an education in conflict and negotiation, I've been fascinated with Meghan since the rumors of her romance with the lesser-liked "spare" prince, Harry, started rumbling nearly a decade ago.

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Meanwhile, some at City Hall have heard rumblings about major cuts to the planning department, which processes development applications and updates zoning plans, as well as the troubled Animal Services Department.

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The tapeworm rumbling is amusing, as are the sound effects of some of the gore.

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Last month rumblings about changes to the proposed bill culminated with the prime minister cancelling a meeting with the Hillsborough families.

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