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To make a continuous sound

roar

verb

to make a continuous, very loud noise

rumble

verb

to make a continuous deep sound

buzz

verb

when an insect such as a fly or bee buzzes, it makes a rough continuous sound

rumble

verb

to move forwards making a continuous deep sound

purr

verb

if a machine purrs, it makes a continuous quiet low sound because it is operating correctly at a slow speed

hum

verb

to make a low continuous sound

murmur

verb

to make a quiet continuous sound

grumble

verb

to make a low continuous sound

resonate

verb

to produce or be filled with a deep clear sound that continues for a long time

resound

verb

to produce or be filled with a loud sound that continues for a long time

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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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