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How to pronounce rumbling in British English

“rumbling” pronunciation by British speakers

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“rumbling” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. rumbling on since 2019 as well.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. And so there starts to be a rumbling of discontent in the Lahore Durbar.

    UK Parliament

  3. What started as low-level rumbling from Tory members has now escalated to the point of being

    The Scottish Parliament

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