mutter

Example Sentences

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The locals in their working-class part of the city of Sahiwal mutter that Zeba is living under a curse after her previous suitors died in mysterious circumstances.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

When Musk makes the same prediction, analysts roll their eyes and mutter about missed timelines.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

You’ll watch Rex Ryan pick apart your decisions and mutter to yourself: Rex Ryan?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Nor does he bounce down like Guardiola, who tends to mutter a sentence or two to his coaching staff before bouncing back up to resume giving orders.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

Sergio shakes his head, and I hear him mutter something about the cow just needing medicine.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya