grapevine

Example Sentences

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Some reporters have gotten Trump’s digits through the grapevine or from colleagues; at least one simply asked him.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Bill Musgrave, then the Golden Bears’ offensive coordinator, had heard about Mendoza through the coaching grapevine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Again, no one knows for sure, but the grapevine says that Mercedes are ahead.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

I do find it strange that Belinda would not have heard about Tanya’s death through the work grapevine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

The news spread first along the mission grapevine and through government employees and among the diplomats at cocktail parties, and finally the rumors began to reach Europe.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston