as in rumors
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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Throughout March, rumors that co-stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson were in a relationship began swirling in the Bravosphere, though both denied such claims.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026 -
In the days leading into the draft, rumors that the Chiefs were eyeing a trade up in the order were bubbling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the film’s very last scene, In Vivo whispers something to Daniel and Margaret.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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At the top of her new, aptly titled short film Confessions II, Madonna whispers what at first might land as an obvious summary of her four-decade career.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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Unlike the novel, where Charlie confesses that truth to Sam, the series’ Charlie holds the secret until Percy reveals it to Sam.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The conversation reveals surprising similarities between the women, who have both endured personal loss, family turmoil and the pressures of running large ranching operations.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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At the same time, that quote and Ruth’s attitude also implies that nothing can be done to extinguish the fire in the perpetually burning building.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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As the original name implies, its initial mission was producing shows for NBCU’s cable channels, primarily USA and Syfy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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“Bruits (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruits%20%28about%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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