muttering

Example Sentences

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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 • Mar. 29, 2026

If you’ve caught yourself muttering Carlton Fisk wouldn’t have given anyone a fist bump, then Raleigh’s snub probably makes your cold heart flutter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

He wants to know why she’s unhappy; the audience will be muttering, “Get a clue.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

At one point, a microphone picked up someone in the meeting muttering “idiot” as Levi was talking.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

Gervean sat in the row across from us, and Gran kept muttering to herself.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas