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reportedly

American  
[ri-pawr-tid-lee, -pohr-] / rɪˈpɔr tɪd li, -ˈpoʊr- /

adverb

  1. according to report or rumor.

    Reportedly, he is a billionaire.


Etymology

Origin of reportedly

First recorded in 1900–05; report + -ed 2 + -ly

Example Sentences

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Anthony Davis is reportedly being dealt by the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player trade.

From Los Angeles Times

She reportedly made it plain that she would cooperate with the U.S. after Maduro was exiled or taken into custody, but would not participate in the operation itself.

From Salon

Panichelli was reportedly the subject of transfer enquiries at the end of the window, with Strasbourg quoting a price of £43m.

From BBC

The whereabouts of the traditional king are reportedly unknown.

From BBC

Former Lakers star Anthony Davis is reportedly being dealt by the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards as part of an eight-player trade.

From Los Angeles Times