rumor
Example Sentences
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A Netflix spokesperson said the reports were nothing more than rumor and speculation, and that the company had not made a bid for Roku or engaged in discussions to acquire Lionsgate.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
Holland, 30, confirmed his marriage to Zendaya, 29, months after fans stirred up the wedding rumor mill in February.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
The rumor among her people is that Mary has been cursed with this malign power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Of course, gains of that magnitude mean that investors may be concerned that this is a case of “Buy the rumor, sell the news” ahead of the company’s coming fiscal fourth-quarter results, slated for June.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
In fact, Grandma started the rumor that she has roaches.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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