- present participle of stutter.
stuttering
Example Sentences
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Hampshire won six of their opening seven South Group games to put themselves in the driving seat for top spot, before stuttering with three defeats from five to end the group phase.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The outflows have come as Chinese policymakers have struggled to sustain a post-pandemic economic revival, with annual growth slowing, consumption stuttering and property sector debt mounting.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Built around a stuttering, jazzy chord progression, Stand On It was one of the standouts on KWN's debut EP, With All Due Respect, released last June.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The clinical consensus is unanimous: demonstrate acceptance, minimize reactions and don’t let the child feel your anxiety, because the worry can make stuttering worse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
And Betsy said “trick or treat” twice with no stuttering.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
