2.The rumour was unfounded.
3.They say so" is half a lie.
4.It is whispered that...
5.Rumour has it that the Prime Minister is going to resign .
6.It has been so rumoured here.
7.There is a rumor that he is going to resign.
8.The news has got out that you are leaving.
9.a matter of common report
10.The story soon got around.