Definition
a rumor (US), a rumour (UK): gossip, an unconfirmed story
Philip has denied all rumors of sleeping with Luna. A lot of people think it's true but no-one knows for sure.
Rumor has it that Luna was Cleopatra in a past life.
Who started the rumor that Icarus is scared of the dark? Do you know who started spreading this story?
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- "What rumor?"
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- "It is an ugly rumor."
- "The rumor that you're going to be murdered."
- "Journalist 1 : Mr. Delavigne, would you care to address rumors of your alleged homosexuality once and for all?"
- "Instead, I intend to ruin the reputation of a good man through a combination of rumors, internet research and wild speculation*."
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