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
“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
"I was in so much pain I couldn't talk, only mumble," she added.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
“I’m fine,” I mumble, although I’m not convinced of that myself.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.