bubble under
Britishverb
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to remain just beneath a particular level
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to continue in the background or under the surface
Example Sentences
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And before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dergarabedian said in an interview this week, Indian films would just bubble under the top 10 global box-office films.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2023
Slow but steady drum kicks lurch over hissing, crackling whispers, and crepuscular synths bubble under the surface.
From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2021
Does Koenig intend all of this history to bubble under the song?
From Slate • May 6, 2019
The collapse of Kansas City’s payday loan bubble under the squeeze of federal enforcement has broken up families and caused rifts in churches, country clubs and executive suites.
From Washington Times • Feb. 16, 2016
The canoes glided rapidly down the stream, making the water hiss and bubble under their bows.
From In the Wilds of Africa by Pearse, Alfred
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