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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Hears the doctors whispering in the corner of the room about his decline.
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The stairs bear witness to feet, flitting up and down, a whispering flood of life that has carried us forth to this day.
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The antibodies recognize parts of the virus that have remained largely unchanged across circulating RSV strains.
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Soon, a chilling report began circulating among family and friends.
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The double wear of American designers has some royal watchers speculating that Princess Kate is hinting that a trip across the pond is on the agenda in the near future.
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Winners 1) Xavier Becerra — Only two months ago, the low-key former California attorney general was polling at just 5%, stuck in a distant sixth place in the governor’s race and one of the candidates party leaders were hinting should drop out.
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Two people lifted the box’s lid, revealing a pile of dusty items.
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Why do candidates feel comfortable asking revealing questions and practicing interview skills with an AI avatar?
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One filing cited industry estimates suggesting that base live TV streaming packages rose significantly over time when sports programming was included, though Disney has denied any wrongdoing.
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But rates have remained elevated even as fuel costs eased, suggesting underlying cargo demand has been stronger than expected rather than driven solely by temporary cost inflation.
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The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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In audio obtained by CNN, the plane's pilot can be heard reporting the incident to air traffic control.
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The consensus target is more than 6% lower than Macy’s trading price, implying some downside.
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The Club has a buy-equivalent 1 rating and a $1,300 price target, implying a more than 14% upside from Wednesday's close.
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“Rumoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumoring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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