word of mouth
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Origin of word of mouth
First recorded in 1545–55
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Some have been sold to local people through word of mouth, but he said he just wanted to keep making his creations for a hobby.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
That’s why it pays to identify aides through word of mouth who, even if they are not available now, might be available later.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
Jennifer Hessler, a professor of cinematic arts, said streamers are focused on how “to make their stuff discoverable and win the word of mouth war.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Radio airplay, strong word of mouth, glossy production and a slick cover that looked like an upscale fragrance ad helped the record sell a million copies by September 1976.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
My photo exhibit began traveling to colleges around New York, mainly through word of mouth.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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