as in rumors
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
please don't bruit accusations about without confirming them first
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Americans have strong thoughts on Christmas cookies, new Google Trends data reveals — and one cookie in particular has made spirits bright across many states.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The report reveals that the number of missing children may be even higher, as ICE did not issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) for 291,000 children, leaving them without court dates and outside the formal immigration system.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The unknown author implies that JVP has a large base and seeks peace.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Headlights, as the name implies, point forward on your bike and are designed to illuminate your path.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bruits (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruits%20%28about%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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