The creature had an unusual appearance, giving rise to rumors of its extraterrestrial origin.

The two partners' public "arguments" were legendary, giving rise to sporadic rumors of trouble at headquarters.

The group's lack of activity gave rise to rumors of a break-up.

It was his lack of fund-raising activity that first gave rise to rumors that he would not run.

This in turn gave rise to rumors that enemy parachutists were landing.

All of us give too much weight to rumors, media reports, and the way we think trends are moving.

His remarks were leaked to the press and gave rise to rumors that Morris did not understand his subject.

This legend gave birth to numerous incredible rumors, which have survived to this day.

The circumstances nonetheless gave birth to rumors and conspiracy theories, despite the official version.

The game's long development time and absence from the public eye gave rise to several rumors concerning its possible cancellation or shift to another platform.