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Rumbled and feeling somewhat intimidated, McGivern scarpered out of "Fortress Haney", as it was known, and headed back to write up his story.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

Rumbled Coach McCarran: "You just stay with that now and you will be all right."

From Time Magazine Archive

Rumbled the judge who granted it: "I intend to look into the Mexican divorce and do whatever my legal duties call for."

From Time Magazine Archive

Rumbled gravel-voiced Louis as he settled himself on the throne on his gilded float: "Man, this is rich."

From Time Magazine Archive

All night the rain-gusts shook the leaves Around my window; and the blast Rumbled the flickering flue, and fast The storm streamed from the dripping eaves.

From Poems by Cawein, Madison Julius