stammered

Example Sentences

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Then, after he thanked his family, his co-workers, and HBO, the internet’s favorite bachelor daddy stammered, “I’m going to have a panic attack and I’m going to leave.”

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2024

He looked away, stammered and mumbled “I don’t know” before appearing to turn toward the person running the session for some help.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

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

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

The financial crisis hit, fund-raising stammered, designs were pared, new leaders cycled through and plans for an opening were delayed a half dozen times.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

“It—it is not a question of—” she stammered.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling