as in whispering
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
please don't bruit accusations about without confirming them first
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The sector had been whispering earlier this year that Richemont was planning to offload Jaeger-LeCoultre.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026 -
Francis and Pierre start whispering behind closed doors to one another at night, plotting whether or not to flee for a neutral country.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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His wife, Alicia Brown, posted a video on her verified Instagram page Sunday where she is seen crying while revealing what appears to be multiple stitches above and below her left eyebrow.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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“Bruiting (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruiting%20%28about%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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