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By evening’s end, a frazzled Ventura senior citizen — during a cloak-and-dagger assignation — had uttered a secret code to a person who claimed to be law enforcement, then handed him $25,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The fictional narrative continued for another 35 minutes, before Gavalas uttered his last words to Gemini.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Sir David accompanied Lord Reid as he uttered the now infamous form of words to a House of Commons committee two decades ago.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

My friend’s cat hid under the bed and wanted us to play with it, so I leaned over and uttered three words I’ll never, ever, say again: “Here, kitty kitty.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Then, it faltered, as if much surprised, and uttered my name, and I cried out,—

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens