mutter

Example Sentences

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“Saloli,” she muttered, because that was the Cherokee word for squirrel.

From Literature

“Vanish? Mayhem?” he muttered, packing the rotten fruit from the dump around his cinder mushrooms.

From Literature

He managed to mutter a few words with the help of his host, and was thrilled to receive a standing ovation from the crown for his efforts.

From BBC

That approach contrasts with reports of tension under Alonso, with Vinicius muttering "I'm going to leave this team" after being substituted in October's Clasico.

From BBC

There were mutterings in the tech sphere they couldn't afford the fight.

From BBC