innuendo

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Cipriani, a self-professed fixer, whistleblower and professional gambler who had been spreading innuendo about Shell on social media, according to court filings in a continuing legal dispute between the men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Owens’ story is backed by innuendo, exaggerations, outright falsehoods, and, in several instances, messages delivered through Owens’ own dreams.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Their recently released correspondence often mixed logistics with innuendo.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

What makes the experience of grinding through all 900-plus pages is the way the author weaves together rumor, history, innuendo, mystery, outrage, heartache and ecstasy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

There’s a steady flow of news and innuendo, and it’s hard to discern the truth.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed