mumble

Example Sentences

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In my rare visits to modern art museums, I mumble: “This piece represents an indictment of societal norms.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

He normalized the idea that you can mumble stuff and do nothing.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2024

This is a regular criticism of Nolan - characters in his films often mumble or are drowned out by background noise.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024

“The house analogy of … get the foundation right, take your time, then the storms come, and issues come, you’ll have a chance,” Kiffin says in a low mumble.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023

"Ameyn," everyone said, and Anya had to mumble it after them, when Rabbi Galanos had begun another prayer.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack