as in muttering
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as in murmuring
to speak softly and unclearly
I can't understand you if you mumble
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Noun
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With the top down, the rumble from the fat exhaust pipes—exiting under each rear fender—is a reminder that Shelby Cobras and Sunbeam Tigers don’t get to have all the fun.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025 -
As inflation, tariffs, and other economic woes start afflicting the working class, Americans must not ignore the quiet rumble of tax reform on Capitol Hill, which poses additional concerns for those who are already struggling -- especially the most financially vulnerable among us.—
Jack Salmon,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the tide started to turn against Isaacman late this past week, with the first rumblings of problems coming on Friday, May 30.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2025
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Heading into the offseason, there have been rumblings of major change coming to the franchise.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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But reports of an impending deal have become such a constant background murmur that few observers count on a diplomatic breakthrough to head off the new operation.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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The water was warm, the voices from the beach a murmur.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Mumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mumbling. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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