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rumbling

[ ruhm-bling ]
/ ˈrʌm blÉȘƋ /
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noun
Often rumblings. the first signs of dissatisfaction or grievance.
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Origin of rumbling

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at rumble, -ing1
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