muttering

Example Sentences

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Later, as the King closed out his speech, one of his final lines prompted some muttering – of both agreement and concern – from the Democratic side.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

As we lay in bed together reading, my sighs and muttering about “frickin’ three cliches in one paragraph” caused her to throw sideways glances my way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 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

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

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