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Minogue's visit sparked rumors of a tour in the States.

Moreover, police were seen going into the Professor's shop, sparking local rumors that he is a suspect.

Having service of process delivered to a company's primary place of business can spark rumors among customers and employees.

His continuous success in scoring goals sparked rumours that he might move to a bigger club during the 2005 summer break.

This 'public reunion' has since sparked numerous rumours that the girls will be reforming again.

Inevitably, his loss of a regular place in the first team sparked rumours of a transfer during the season.

A quick pit stop carried out by his Benetton team during the race sparked rumours of cheating.

Earlier this year, heavy trading in the stock sparked rumors that a raider might be accumulating shares.

The epidemic's climax was marked with incompetent news coverage sparking wild rumors.

This sparked rumors of another full-fledged New Edition reunion, which was confirmed the following year.