mumble
Example Sentences
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This is when many older workers quietly mumble to themselves: “I’m done with that,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
“Never heard that before,” he said, because mumble, mumble, George-Washington-and-the-Sound-of-History roaring in his ears.
From Slate • May 28, 2024
This is a regular criticism of Nolan - characters in his films often mumble or are drowned out by background noise.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024
“The house analogy of … get the foundation right, take your time, then the storms come, and issues come, you’ll have a chance,” Kiffin says in a low mumble.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023
Wish I could make my mouth do some talking, but I mumble, “Yes ma’am.”
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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