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

“I remember a roomful of actors muttering ‘Jesus Christ’ each time they realized they had to sit through another cartoon,” Ms. Minnelli writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

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

Charlie grinned and went below, still muttering his words with the misplaced accent.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham