word of mouth
Example Sentences
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Their rise has been rapid, driven almost entirely by the strength of their live performances and word of mouth.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
But what we found was there was a younger generation of trans people who all somehow, by word of mouth, discovered that record, and they came to us later having grown up with it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
That’s why it pays to identify aides through word of mouth who, even if they are not available now, might be available later.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
He publishes with a small press to little notice, yet word of mouth helps the book sell out its first edition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Within a few minutes of the assassination, the news began spreading, first by word of mouth from Ford’s, then by messenger.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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