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Beavis and Butt-head might leave chaos and destruction in their muttering, giggling wake, but they rarely suffer lasting harm themselves.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

Who knew that one of the Minions was originally meant to star in “Citizen Kane”? Apparently he was fired after muttering something like “Oh, pop” instead of “Rosebud.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

At one point these diminutive, muttering, bewhiskered mechanics accompany Grogu on a side quest, piling into a bitty space ship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

If this conflict is sustained, economists are muttering about growth being perhaps just half of the 1.1% the Office for Budget Responsibility predicted for this year - or even less.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

A few regarded the strange, muttering man with suspicion, or pity.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood


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