1.   At first, it was a few popping sounds, then the shooting became faster, steadier.

2.   But any day now the big bluegills will start cruising in the shallows, plucking bugs off the surface with little popping sounds.

3.   His words were punctuated by the blast of Northern Alliance artillery and the popping sound from Taliban anti-aircraft guns.

4.   I thought it was a small plane because the engines were making a popping sound, like a muffled backfire over and over.

5.   It was the same night they recalled hearing popping sounds similar to firecrackers.

6.   Martin said the popping sound of a gunshot can again be heard on the tape.

7.   Not long ago, when we heard the popping sound of automatic weapons around the corner from the alley, they froze.

8.   Other books focus on developing specific skills, like making a popping sound with your finger in your mouth.

9.   Roberta Sims, who lives in the building, said Thursday that she had heard a popping sound on a night when one shooting took place.

10.   Stringari said she retained the popping sound during the digital transfer but also retaped it without the noise.