| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "The story that's going around is ..." | ||
| 'I heard ...' | New York Times | 16 May 2020 |
| *'Word on the street is ... ' | The Washington Post | 24 Jul 2018 |
| *"Word on the street is ... " | LA Times Daily | 24 Jul 2018 |
| *"Word on the street is ... " | ||
| 'According to the grapevine ...' | New York Times | 25 Jan 2017 |
| "According to the grapevine ..." | ||
| "According to reports ..." |