splutter

Example Sentences

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Her mother came up spluttering at last, struggling to keep herself and Tía Beatriz above water.

From Literature

The pipeline of talent, once so certain, has spluttered.

From BBC

“Caught with fireworks in his pants,” the other guy says, voice spluttering over a choked laugh.

From Literature

But in their first game of 2026 they delivered a spluttering display that left them four points adrift of the Gunners.

From Barron's

Guardiola's side delivered an spluttering display featuring several squandered chances as they allowed Arsenal to take control of the Premier League title race.

From Barron's