mumble
Example Sentences
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Peters started to mumble, sway and close his eyes as the camera panned away.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
This is when many older workers quietly mumble to themselves: “I’m done with that,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
He normalized the idea that you can mumble stuff and do nothing.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2024
Her mentor Joel's reactions range from stoniness to an eventual groan of laughter which causes him to mumble, "I'm losing it."
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2023
“He’s not the only stubborn one,” I mumble.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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