word of mouth
Example Sentences
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A new business was born, growing by word of mouth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Some have been sold to local people through word of mouth, but he said he just wanted to keep making his creations for a hobby.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 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
The posters were so good that word of mouth spread, and soon Lori had such a backlog of orders that she was up working until one or two every morning.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
