Hughes, he said, wanted to write an autobiography in order to set straight all the lies and rumors that were circulating about his life, and he wanted Irving to ghostwrite the work.

休斯说，他想写一部自传为了消除关于他的生活的所有谎言和谣传，并且他要欧文代笔。

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It's not only that she gossips, but she also tries to start problems among other employees by spreading rumors and telling lies about her co-workers.

她不仅仅是闲聊，而且散布谣言试图在同事之间挑起事端，还对同事说谎。

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Employers say the vast majority of bullying incidents are verbal abuse, such as shouting, swearing and name-calling, along with malicious gossip, rumors and lies.

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Throughout the month of November, Jefferies has been barraged by a group of people maliciously spreading rumors, half-truths and outright lies through every means possible, including calling analysts and security holders, as well as using the mass media in an effort to amplify and legitimize their efforts.

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