murmur

Example Sentences

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It leans more mushroom than tomato, so the whole thing carries a low, woodsy murmur.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

It’s richer, more confident, the kind of topping that makes you stop mid-bite and murmur, half to yourself, why is this so good?

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025

My son and my husband each murmur happy greetings in response, assuming I was talking to them—and Thomas, ever the diplomat, says nothing to correct the record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

If it weren’t for Yelena’s meddling, she’d let the dream of a life with Ástrov pass her by without a murmur.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

Sadako could hear the murmur of their voices.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr