unintelligible
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Nor did he deploy the jargon and mathematics that today render the deliberations of the doctors of economics unintelligible to any but a fellow adept.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
It’s a strange occurrence, but no stranger than her suddenly speaking an unintelligible language during the morning broadcast, just before collapsing.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
The fan shouts “Aaron Burr! Aaron Burr!” but his mouth is so stuck full of peanut butter that he’s unintelligible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
The practice could be seen everywhere on the daily commute, adorned on walls, tunnels and metal shutters - always unintelligible, loud and colourful.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
He muttered a reply that was largely unintelligible, and a few people muffled giggles into their hands.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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