stammer

Example Sentences

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Now, Gellar has made a more ceremonious return, albeit with a frustrating stop-and-start stammer.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Jessie says she has received messages from others with a stammer who have said the representation has helped them feel seen.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

BBC Traitors star Jessie Stride says helping to raise awareness for those with a stammer "means more than any prize money".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

It affects 8% of children and at least 1% of adults, according to stammer charity STAMMA, with some people not declaring it or realising they have one.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

I stammer out a barely audible, “Sí, señor,” too scared at the moment to be able to speak in a second language.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez