Example Sentences

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In her lifetime, people had gossiped viciously about her, often looking over their shoulder to make sure they were not overheard.

From The Guardian • Nov. 3, 2016

For years, people in the tiny community had gossiped about why the two men didn't look much like their parents.

From US News • Aug. 29, 2016

Authorities say she was angry Ferreira had gossiped about her.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2014

Hollywood insiders had gossiped that major studios shied away from the project because of the connection to Hubbard, but Krane insists the production is completely unrelated to the group.

From Time Magazine Archive

After the disastrous matchmaking attempt, Mrs. Brenner had gossiped to me that Raizel’s parents had cut her hair short at a physician’s advice, due to a touch of brain fever.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros