persistent rumour

Examples (10)

• Despite the denials, the persistent rumour of a takeover continued to circulate.
• The persistent rumour about the company's financial difficulties caused a drop in its stock price.
• She tried to ignore the persistent rumour but it was hard when everyone was talking about it.
• There's a persistent rumour that the old manor house is haunted.
• Even after the official statement, the persistent rumour about a hidden treasure persisted.
• The persistent rumour of their separation has been going around for months.
• We've heard the persistent rumour about a secret project, but no one can confirm it.
• The persistent rumour that the celebrity couple was splitting up finally turned out to be true.
• He dismissed the persistent rumour as baseless gossip.
• The persistent rumour of a new management team led to uncertainty among the employees.