Meaning of the word "rumble on" in English

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rumble on

US /ˈrʌm.bəl ɑːn/

UK /ˈrʌm.bəl ɑːn/

If a situation or dispute rumbles on, it continues for a long time without being resolved.

Example:

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The controversy over the new policy continues to rumble on.

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The legal battle has been rumbling on for years.

Synonym:

continue persist drag on go on last

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