Common collocations with rumour in British Collocation

Unfounded rumours of a financial link between his company and the campaign were circulated.

Malicious rumours from government sources have been spread by the mass media.

He reported alarming rumours of a possible English attack on France.

There had been an unconfirmed rumour of him being seen alive in Scotland.

Rumours are rife that they are thinking of moving to LA.

She was quick to dismiss these as ridiculous rumours.

Report anything suspicious to the police, but only facts, not vague rumours.

Tabloid rumours that she was to rejoin the band proved baseless.

The principal quashed rumours of racist activity at the college.

I must counter these absurd rumours with the actual facts.

She has denied rumours that she will perform at the Commonwealth Games.

She was photographed wearing an engagement ring, sparking rumours that she and Mr Doherty are engaged.

She accused the other candidates of spreading scurrilous rumours to scupper her campaign.

I heard rumours that someone was trying to get me disqualified.

He confirmed rumours that he will be making a sequel to the film.

The couple have been dogged by rumours that their marriage is on the rocks.

Rumours abound that they had an affair during the shooting.

There’s a rumour going around that Kate has been working on a new album.

But rumours persisted that he was somehow responsible for her disappearance.

As time passed, the questions and rumours began.

Rumours were already surrounding the fate of the Princess.

But later rumours suggested he had been seen in France.

The leaks and rumours emanating from Washington were not encouraging.