rumbling
noun
rum·bling
ˈrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: rumble
2
: general but unofficial talk or opinion often of dissatisfaction
—usually used in plural
rumblings of political trouble—
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Anthony BurgessExamples of rumbling in a Sentence
There were rumblings about rising prices.
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There are rumblings the No. 1 overall selection could be either of the top two French prospects, Alex Sarr or Zaccharie Risacher.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Live Nation President and CFO Joe Bechtold provided an update on the Department of Justice’s investigation into the company’s business practices, amid rumblings of a potential lawsuit.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Live Nation President and CFO Joe Bechtold provided an update on the Department of Justice’s investigation into the company’s business practices, amid rumblings of a potential lawsuit.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumbling. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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