mutter

Example Sentences

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The locals in their working-class part of the city of Sahiwal mutter that Zeba is living under a curse after her previous suitors died in mysterious circumstances.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

When Musk makes the same prediction, analysts roll their eyes and mutter about missed timelines.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

You’ll watch Rex Ryan pick apart your decisions and mutter to yourself: Rex Ryan?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Their body language said what no one dared mutter publicly: “Here we go again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

“I mean, it just seems like neither of you wants to do anything I pick lately,” I mutter.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan