Sentence examples for widespread rumor from inspiring English sources

Estimates of the Mubaraks' fortune vary wildly, including a widespread rumor that they are worth as much as $70 billion.

Mr. Carroll himself, asked to confirm the widespread rumor of his appointment, said politely, "I'm afraid I can't help you".

A widespread rumor circulated that Taylor kept a bucket of fresh human blood by his bed, that was renewed every day, and from which he drank.

Israeli reporters said they had been told Mr. Putin could not attend because of back problems, a widespread rumor that the Kremlin has denied.

Contrary to widespread rumor and speculation, Jorge Posada will not be traded by the Yankees, General Manager Brian Cashman said, but will remain for his ninth season.

Luis Ramos de Espejo, one of the organizers of the protests, repeated to me a widespread rumor at the time: "Our government wanted to sell all our gas to Chile, through Argentina.

There were widespread rumors of an affair with Hitler, evidently false.

Mr. Wahid told reporters he had no intention of doing so, despite widespread rumors.

I kept scratching my head about why no one had tried to truth-squad the widespread rumors.

It has been wielded more or less cautiously over the years, mostly to confirm widespread rumors of accomplishment.

Which leads to the widespread rumors that Mr. Christie would like to run for public office once again.