muttering

Example Sentences

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Outside the Capitol, I kept walking and muttering to myself.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 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

"It was badly received. There was a lot of muttering below the decks," Commander David Allsop said at the time.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

There was still some muttering and a few can-you-believe-I-just-did-that stares at her coaches, but she remained in charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 6, 2025

Father sleeps through the day and lies awake at night, tossing and turning, muttering prayers to El Dio, who seems not to be listening.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar