muttering

Example Sentences

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That approach contrasts with reports of tension under Alonso, with Vinicius muttering "I'm going to leave this team" after being substituted in October's Clasico.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

If you’ve caught yourself muttering Carlton Fisk wouldn’t have given anyone a fist bump, then Raleigh’s snub probably makes your cold heart flutter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“I remember a roomful of actors muttering ‘Jesus Christ’ each time they realized they had to sit through another cartoon,” Ms. Minnelli writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

That said, Ostapenko grew increasingly frustrated throughout the match - muttering under her breath and berating herself while shouting up at her coaches.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

Doli, still muttering angrily about his buzzing ears, rode last, as rear guard, although he flatly refused to make himself invisible no matter what the circumstances.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander