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

When he recently heard about the closures through the grapevine, he said he felt bummed but not surprised.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

Grandma had already heard it on the grapevine that Shotgun was no more, though she wasn’t the first person people ran to with news.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck