mumble

Example Sentences

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In my rare visits to modern art museums, I mumble: “This piece represents an indictment of societal norms.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

This wasn’t cause for concern — a lot of students mumble.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024

"I was in so much pain I couldn't talk, only mumble," she added.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

He normalized the idea that you can mumble stuff and do nothing.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2024

“No, you’re not,” I mumble, so quietly I don’t know if I want Avery to hear me.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison