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bandy (about)

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Definition of bandy (about)

as in to noise (about or abroad)

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rumor

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The Fitbit Edge is rumored to come with a replaceable lithium-ion battery with up to seven days of battery life.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
Oldman revealed in September that Lowden was among those rumored to take over the role of the British secret agent after Daniel Craig exited the Bond franchise in 2021.

— Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

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bandy (about)

bandying

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