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

The vase is a rare underglaze decorated with two squirrels hiding in a fruiting grapevine.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

Through a grapevine of connections, Davis learned about Connee Russo, who’d lost her home on Piuma Road in the Malibu hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025

Through the prison grapevine, I attempted to help them with their defense and suggested they contact Harold Wolpe.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela