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stutter

[stuht-er] / ˈstʌt ər /
VERB
speak haltingly
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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As major U.S. stock indexes buckle and stutter, many advisors are turning their attention to moves that can help shave back tax bills for 2026 or in future years.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Interestingly, whenever I was in character doing voices, my stutter disappeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

“She heard me stutter, and she told me, ‘You should take more time to speak.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

But this number provides an opportunity for the chancellor after a growth stutter, partly self-inflicted, under this government.

From BBC • May 15, 2025

“You know, you don’t stutter at all when you sing,” Armpit pointed out.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar




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