11.   Boeri testified that, at the time, he had heard rumors that Bulger and Flemmi were FBI informants but did not know for sure.

12.   A few writers, asked about the situation by the Globe, said they had only heard rumors of plagiarism.

13.   After he began hearing rumors, Kersee said he called Cassell last week and was informed that there was insufficient money to sign the two Olympic stars.

14.   After she had heard rumors, her father told her the truth in simple and straightforward terms.

15.   Brown heard the rumors, but prepared for Ochs just in case, practicing plays Colorado would likely run with Ochs in.

16.   But Eisner has told associates in recent days that while he has heard the rumors, too, there are no plans for Ovitz to leave Disney.

17.   But he has heard the rumors from out of the Northwest.

18.   Butler heard rumors of the deal Friday afternoon while changing planes in Chicago.

19.   Carey, the authority president, said that he had heard rumors of looting but had so far been unable to substantiate them.

20.   Carr has heard the rumors, too.