grapevine

Example Sentences

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Sutton says that she’s heard through the gallery grapevine that “even galleries that haven’t closed are struggling,” adding that “it’s a hard time for everybody.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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 grapevine he trimmed was looking pretty good until I noticed clear sticky stuff oozing out all over from everywhere he cut.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones