mumble

Example Sentences

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Instead, he mumbled something under his breath about creating a law to ban all exploring in his neighborhood, before sighing and finally heading up to join Duane.

From Literature

Drumming the fingers of his left hand on the counter, he mumbled to himself, “A half bushel.”

From Literature

He seemed about one step away from being one of those loony types who mumbled to themselves on the street downtown.

From Literature

The waves rumbled onto the reef and mumbled across the sand.

From Literature

He mumbled something about more tests being needed and quickly left the room.

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