rumor
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The rumor among her people is that Mary has been cursed with this malign power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
If the internet rumor mill is to be believed, there’s no way that 20-year-old Kane Parsons actually directed his captivating debut feature, “Backrooms.”
From Salon ● May 30, 2026
“Every day seems to bring another cease-fire rumor, another missile headline, another draft memorandum, another denial, and another market reversal.”
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
There was a rumor I was on her album, but I’m not — I’m excited to hear it, all!
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Mr. Van Dyke came back out on the porch after talking on the telephone, and a rumor flashed through the crowd: One in the rescue team had been hurt, but they had broken through.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
Investors are also expecting the earnings report to shed light on a few recent rumors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
EV maker’s stock down more than 50% intraday, then pares the bulk of those losses after Lucid says ‘the rumors are completely false’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The angry sea god Poseidon is reduced to rumors; mighty Zeus withheld to a few well-timed thunderclaps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Leibovich recorded Graham asking rhetorically at a rally in Greeneville, South Carolina, about rumors he had changed.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Aunt J tells me there are rumors that Faith & Honor is planning a march throughout the north side, in full uniform.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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