rumble on

phrasal verb

rumbled on; rumbling on; rumbles on
: to continue for a long period of time
The debate rumbled on through newspaper articles.

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As the Egyptian’s contract saga has rumbled on towards its expiry in June, his hand has grown stronger in negotiations with every passing week. James Pearce, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, the legal battle instigated by Drake rumbles on. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025

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“Rumble on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumble%20on. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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