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hearsay

[heer-sey] / ˈhɪərˌseɪ /


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Two versions of Swift emerge from the mostly ungenerous hearsay about what happened at MSG that day, both building on longstanding narratives.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Any freshman police officer would know this vague, uncorroborated, double hearsay would never be enough to obtain a warrant to conduct a search or take custody of anyone.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

In a letter to the court, the Ostrands argued the suit should be dismissed, saying it’s “based on hearsay rather than fact, and is no longer relevant.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Donald’s wife, Erica, can still toss a wet blanket on fiery hearsay by posting a few well-chosen words on social media.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

The women were so opposed to getting dunked in the river, even on hearsay, they all kept their children extra far from the church that day.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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