rumor
Example Sentences
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The rumor was almost certainly not seeded for trading purposes, and it was quickly debunked.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
In a long-standing rumor, Sid and Marty were said to be fifth-generation puppeteers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
A Nixon energy advisor had to try to quash the “great myth” rumor that gas would hit — gasp — a dollar a gallon.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
“I think people were buying the rumor, selling the fact,” said Neal Dingmann, an analyst at William Blair.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
A master sergeant had once reported to him that the rumor of his coming had silenced a mess hall.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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