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But ever since Brown went public with his frustrations about a diminished role in the team’s offense last year, trade rumors have swirled around the 28-year-old.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Rumors have swirled about an affair between Santos-Aviles and Gonzales since Current Revolt in September reported on the staffer’s death.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

For almost two decades, rumours have swirled about a handheld Xbox console to rival Nintendo and PlayStation.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

Divorce rumors have swirled around the couple for days.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

The propellers have swirled faithfully and unceasingly; the good ship in consequence has cleft the passive waves.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 21, 1917 by Various