stammered

Example Sentences

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James stammered as he tried to answer the question during his session at the Lakers’ media day on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

“Tim, I'm focused on the future,” Vance stammered before an ineffective attempt to deflect.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2024

Often speaking in Tajik through a translator, he answered questions about his biography quietly and stammered, according to Mediazona.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2024

"He stammered and asked us not to misinterpret his intentions," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

“No,” she said, then stammered, “I mean, yes. I mean, I’m not Slavist,” Anya said.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack