rumor

Example Sentences

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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

The rumor began at fraternities at Clemson University, where Wahlberg’s daughter Ella is a student.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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

“Start your own rumor mill of positive news.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Between the other bussers side-eyeing my sudden elevated status and the sad-faced out-of-towners asking if the rumor about Fireball was true, I couldn’t hear a word of what Sadie and Max had to say.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith