Example Sentences

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But as Germany eases restrictions, its top two tiers of soccer are rustling to life.

From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2020

Steam is rising off the hot pools, and the red leaves of the weirwood are rustling.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

I look thru them again, a little nearer to us where some trees are rustling.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

The chorus grows louder and deeper, An owl sends a hoot from the hill, The leaves on the elm-trees are rustling A whippoorwill calls by the mill.

From Cape Cod Ballads, and Other Verse by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

Hush! hush! his spirit's pinions are rustling in my ears: He comes upon the tempest to calm my jealous fears; He comes upon the tempest in answer to my call.

From The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. by Various