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rumor

[roo-mer] / ˈru mər /




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A spokesperson for the union said Raman’s allegation was “untrue”; Bass’ campaign also said it had nothing to do with the Gascón rumor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Ahead of the first-round vote earlier this month, Bolsonaro fiercely denied a rumor that he planned to demote Brazil's beloved patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, if elected.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Savor a celebrity rumor that was too good to be true: For a moment this week, it seemed like Channing Tatum was using a burner Instagram account to leave snarky comments on his ex’s posts.

From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026

It’s a rumor that’s plagued Velez’s legacy for decades.

From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026

Because for the remainder of the afternoon, the rumor had become different.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

The rumors were less well-received by the three major carriers, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T, however.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

"There's more reason to create these rumors because there's that sort of financial element tied to it," senior research scientist Rachel Moran told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

‘DWTS’ pro Witney Carson took to social media following Week 3 of Season 35 to address rumors that she wished to be voted off alongside celebrity partner Guillermo Rodriguez because of her pregnancy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

In the wake of the tragedy, rumors of sabotage were rampant: Some persist to this day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

“Lord. I’d heard rumors that the Msaidizi was missing,” Ms. Lena says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas


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