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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When faced with extreme challenges, the rumor mill is rife, so providing real facts and decision points is critical to ensuring that employees know what is changing and why instead of speculating.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Mahon’s exit from Channel 4 came out the blue on Monday and the rumor mill has been in overdrive over her next move, although few would have expected Superstruct.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Despite the rumor mill and reports that Bueckers might pull an Eli Manning by trying to force a trade on draft night, Miller said there was never any serious discussion from the Wings’ side about moving off of No. 1.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the rumor mill has run amok regarding who will take up the agent’s gun next.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Mahon’s exit from Channel 4 came out the blue on Monday and the rumor mill has been in overdrive over her next move, although few would have expected Superstruct.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Despite the rumor mill and reports that Bueckers might pull an Eli Manning by trying to force a trade on draft night, Miller said there was never any serious discussion from the Wings’ side about moving off of No. 1.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the rumor mill has run amok regarding who will take up the agent’s gun next.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
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