Example sentences of "were [adv] rumour that " in BNC.
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| 1 | Palestinian nationalists became suspicious , since there were soon rumours that he was seeking recognition as Amir of Palestine in return for support of Zionist policy . |
| 2 | There were still rumours that the Caldecott business methods were not above suspicion , but he became part of the establishment . |
| 3 | There were also rumours that Ford had now taken its stake up to the maximum 15 per cent allowed under the golden share held in Jaguar by the Government since its privatisation in 1984 . |
| 4 | There were even rumours that her condition would force her withdrawal , but such scares proved unfounded and she duly arrived in the paddock . |
| 5 | There were even rumours that it was going to go straight through the middle of Henry s house , a thought that , somewhat to his surprise , filled him with savage pleasure . |