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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There were rumblings about rising prices.
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However, there are rumblings in some quarters that pickleball is antisemitic.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
At the start of the 2024 presidential primary cycle, there had been rumblings that Republicans were ready to move beyond Trump and find a new standard-bearer.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
Quavo and Travis Scott released their Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho joint project to close out 2017, and there are rumblings the duo is looking to spin the block for a sequel seven years later.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 July 2024
Want to drone out the rumbling of airplane jet engines or the chatter on trains?
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
At the start of the 2024 presidential primary cycle, there had been rumblings that Republicans were ready to move beyond Trump and find a new standard-bearer.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
Quavo and Travis Scott released their Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho joint project to close out 2017, and there are rumblings the duo is looking to spin the block for a sequel seven years later.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 July 2024
Want to drone out the rumbling of airplane jet engines or the chatter on trains?
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumbling. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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