the rumor mill
noun
: the creation and spread of many rumors by a group of people
That news should keep the rumor mill churning/running/going for a while!
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An electric motorcycle bearing a Honda badge is bound to attract serious attention – and lately, the rumor mill has been buzzing.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
From the date to the guest list, possible venues and the bridal gown, the rumor mill is spinning at a rapid pace.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Keep The Team In The Loop: Internal Response As A Strategic Lever
In high-stakes environments, the rumor mill can be more damaging than the market itself.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
After David and Victoria Beckham’s oldest son, Brooklyn, was missing from all pictures at his dad’s 50th birthday parties in April, the rumor mill began to churn.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Utkarsh Sood
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
From the date to the guest list, possible venues and the bridal gown, the rumor mill is spinning at a rapid pace.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Keep The Team In The Loop: Internal Response As A Strategic Lever
In high-stakes environments, the rumor mill can be more damaging than the market itself.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
After David and Victoria Beckham’s oldest son, Brooklyn, was missing from all pictures at his dad’s 50th birthday parties in April, the rumor mill began to churn.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the rumor mill
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