muttering

Example Sentences

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When coders everywhere start muttering to their AI minions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

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

"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

“It’s our differences that make us beautiful,” Wilkinson sings repeatedly, like he’s muttering out a mantra.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Captain Snow shifted from one foot to the other, muttering huffily, “Me, in the wrong? Never. I won’t apologize to that cat! I refuse to!”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques