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

The lawsuit is the latest salvo in what’s been a tumultuous dispute over the UFW’s unionization campaign at the nation’s largest grapevine nursery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

“If you fellas don’t mind, 1 think I’ll just ask around a bit and see what comes home on the grapevine before 1 move on anybody,” Bernabe said.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols