The estate sold for a 'rumored' $12 million. [=people say that it sold for $12 million, but that may not be true]
It 'was rumored that' the factory was going to move overseas, but that turned out to be false.
That news should keep 'the rumor mill' churning/running/going for a while!
(..) ...I hope you're more impressed with me now. I'll share my good luck with your roulette wheel. Just a moment. I heard a rumor those German couriers were carrying letters of transit. I've heard that rumor too. - Poor devils. - You're right, Ugarte. I am a little more impressed with you. (..)1942 Casablanca