And then the worst word filtered to some of them.

Within the next few days, word filtered back from Germany.

"Word filtered back, this year was going to be a big one," the Chief said.

At various times during the night, word filtered back that the bridge had been taken.

The words filtered in to Bonnie, but their meaning didn't.

But as word from the approaching helicopter filtered through the center, everyone knew the next case would be different.

Surely word of the preparations had long ago filtered north.

Word of this had finally filtered back to Robert.

But at least word was slowly filtering through the screens and checks.

If word of his inquiries filtered back to Rodney, she might be tracked down.