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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The Chicago rumors A few weeks ago, multiple reports started to spread on social media that the PWHL would land in Chicago, and play at the new Blackhawks Ice Center in the same 2,0000-seat rink as the USHL’s Chicago Steel.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026 -
In early 2024, rumors that the series was kaput swirled online, prompting HBO to release a statement that season 3 was still on the way.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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The serene setting, where only the wind whispers through the pines, makes this remote ranch perfect for an unforgettable family escape.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Frenza whispers to herself, gazing at her reflection in the mirror with the bottle in her hand, raising a toast to her own intelligence and ironic wit, which are, in her opinion, her most powerful protections against the world.—
Agnieszka Szpila,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But a growing body of evidence reveals that the sports betting boom leads to financial strain for bettors.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this is only half the story, as opening the caseback reveals the watch’s Supersonnerie soundboard, which is constructed of sapphire crystal to offer a view of the movement.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The figure implies a 58% revenue surge in March alone.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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That implies roughly 60% downside from Thursday’s close.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Bruits (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruits%20%28about%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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