as in whispering
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
for years people have been rumoring the CEO's imminent retirement
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And in April 1974, with everyone whispering about it, the boy finally made his choice.—
Keith O'Brien,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Manon Coubia‘s gorgeous, whispering first feature is therefore not a film of major dramatic incidents and revelations, though its payoff is clear and cleansing as a mountain spring.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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Videos circulating on social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Videos circulating social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.—
Fabiola Sánchez,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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In the final scene, Maekar searches for Egg as his wagons take off — hinting that there may be some Targaryen crossover next season.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Though set in Ankara and Istanbul, Yellow Letters is shot entirely in Germany, with Çatak making no effort to disguise the fact, hinting that what has happened in Ankara can also happen in Berlin.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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With shifting perspectives, Superfan excels at revealing the toxic — and lonely — side of fan culture.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI first released ChatGPT in late 2022, revealing the huge commercial potential of AI large language models that could help write emails and computer code and answer questions.—
Matt O'Brien,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Recent polling data indicates Republican candidates have gained competitive ground, with conservative commentator Steve Hilton leading the field at 17% support, followed by Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Chad Bianco tied at 14%, suggesting the race structure favors neither party decisively.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Consider reaching out to a neighbor or colleague and suggesting a get-together — something fun for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a group that focuses on reporting repressions in Iran, over 6,000 have been confirmed dead and over 17,000 deaths are under investigation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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One particularly famous case is that of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, 27, who disappeared in 2023 while reporting near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and died in Russian custody.—
Yuras Karmanau,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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It’s also valued at roughly 13 times forward earnings, according to FactSet data, implying the stock is now a bargain.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ross has said that $65 million in federal funding that would be vulnerable if the city did not act, and that the city had already lost a $50,000 grant because words implying inclusion were used.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Rumoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumoring. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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