stammer

Example Sentences

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But this stammering, rather dull chap doesn’t come across as a genius.

From Los Angeles Times

"So, I mean, woke is sort of the idea that, um..." she stammered before admitting it "is something that's very hard to define," and then failing utterly to get close.

From Salon

Mei, who has locked herself in the bathroom, having “panda-ed” for the first time, can only stammer in response.

From New York Times

“Ruth likes to buy us all matching Christmas pajamas,” I stammered.

From Washington Post

Oh my gosh, he stammered while trying to rip off the label.

From New York Times