Example Sentences

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He turned it on when it mattered, scoring a brilliant opening goal against England and rumours have been bubbling ever since over a potential departure from PSG.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

The La Brea Tar Pits, a geological heritage site, have been bubbling since prehistoric times, with more than 3.5 million fossils discovered.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023

These mass walkouts have been bubbling up for years, delayed largely by the sense that Brits should keep a “stiff upper lip” about the issues we face.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2023

Navarro’s comments come as tensions reportedly have been bubbling over between the White House and Fauci.

From Fox News • Jul. 27, 2020

Truth to tell the youths did not know what to say, or they would have been bubbling over with questions.

From Tom Swift in Captivity, or a Daring Escape By Airship by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]