based on hearsay
Example Sentences
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His defence team countered that Duterte had murdered no one and that the prosecution's argument was based on "hearsay" and "conjecture", falling far short of the bar needed to confirm the charges against him.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The nomination process essentially officializes gossip, as various local busybodies suggest women based on hearsay about them and their families.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
He added that her claims were based on hearsay, speculation and theatrics, the Associated Press reported.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2022
"I respectfully submit that all of the 'charges' I have been called to answer are without any merit," Mr Ramaphosa wrote, adding that many of the allegations were based on "hearsay".
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2022
And this was accurate; his knowledge of all three was based on hearsay evidence.
From Rope by Holworthy Hall
