make the rounds

idiom

US, of a rumor, a piece of news, etc.
: to be passed from one person to another person and become widely known
Rumors about his resignation were making the rounds.

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Both leaders have been working long hours to make the rounds in this district that covers over 140 square miles, speaking to residents and answering concerns. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 But then her tweets, from as recently as 2020, began to make the rounds. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025 It’s expected to make the rounds on the festival circuit this season. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025 Before Los Angeles’ surprise mega-deal Saturday night to land Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis, Butler’s name was the biggest to make the rounds across much of the league. Michael Nowels, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for make the rounds

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