stammering

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According to the NHS Stammering Network, 1%-3% of the adult population experience lifelong stammering and it is four times more common in men than women.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2023

For “Wayward,” I found “The Stammering Century,” by Gilbert Seldes, instructive about upstate New York and the weird edges of the reform movements of the 19th century.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2021

Stammering, wheezing, snorting and sniffling, he said those who impeached him were "mean."

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2020

Stammering a little, Tony tried to take Wing’s hand.

From Reuters • Jan. 28, 2020

Stammering at times, he speaks so fast that his words slur together.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow