- present participle of utter.
uttering
Example Sentences
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“I went to that place,” Tucci said, avoiding uttering the chain’s name aloud.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
She has a withering way of never uttering her former fiancé’s name, referring to him as “a man I met when I was 19.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 6, 2025
Pines recalls one young guest uttering to him in distress: "I've never done anything like that before."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
I giggle at Naano uttering those unexpected last words, which sound extra funny in her accent, even if they are true.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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