rumor

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“I think people were buying the rumor, selling the fact,” said Neal Dingmann, an analyst at William Blair.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Though both have denied it, the rumor gained strength and credibility last year as Lewandowski was repeatedly photographed coming and going from Noem’s D.C. apartment.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

The rumor persisted: Jayson Tatum would play basketball for the Boston Celtics Sunday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

“Start your own rumor mill of positive news.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Piper had also mentioned a rumor that Nico had a crush on Annabeth.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan