Sentence examples for unfounded rumor from inspiring English sources

Individual stocks have often been sent reeling because of a fake press release or unfounded rumor.

— amaeryllis (@amaeryllis) October 29, 2012 The frantic pace of social media helped an unfounded rumor gain traction.

A blogger supporting Senator Clinton spread an unfounded rumor that Mrs. Obama had once used the word "whitey".

There is a persistent and unfounded rumor, for instance, that Ikea will keep trying to build a store here.

He said the idea was "absolutely outrageous" and used a Japanese word that can mean unfounded rumor or outright falsehood.

MEMORABLE GAFFE: Published an "unfounded rumor" that a major hedge fund's prime brokers were threatening liquidation at the height of the financial mess in late 2008.

Describe instances of sensationalism, unfounded rumor-spreading, and other related situations that arose.

Mr. Kelleher also said there were "unfounded rumors" flying.

"We are not going to respond to unfounded rumors and innuendo," said his lawyer, Michael R. Band.

Mr. Ebbers was combative in the conference call, saying there were unfounded rumors about the company.

Indeed, representation campaigns are frequently characterized by bitter and extreme charges, countercharges, unfounded rumors, vituperations, personal accusations, misrepresentations and distortions.