bubble
noun
a nearly spherical body of gas contained in a liquid.
had bubbled
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past perfectof bubble.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Questions about Mr Blackford's leadership had bubbled away throughout 2022, as sporadic grumbles about his performance bumped up against the growing ambitions of some of his colleagues.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2022
A low hiss and rush of cabbagey funk in the air told us the kimchi had bubbled over.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2022
Activist investor group Market Forces said Juukan Gorge highlighted a culture of arrogance and other deep seated issues at Rio Tinto, which had bubbled to the surface through this report.
From Reuters ● Feb. 2, 2022
Discontent with the three-day conference had bubbled from its start.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2021
From the top of each tower spewed scalding-hot water that had bubbled up from deep underground.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
