mumbling

Example Sentences

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Mollie Amkraut Mueller’s mumbling was starting to get on her husband’s nerves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

To test this idea, the researchers combined self-directed internal speech, described as quiet "mumbling," with a specialized working memory system.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

There is part of me that wants to be happy about this mission, like Coleman is, instead of sourly mumbling about how the rocket is going up, and then back down.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2025

“Uncle Vanya,” in short, isn’t a television drama, much as contemporary actors trained for the camera might barrel forward in a mumbling Netflix fashion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

“Quit that mumbling and eat,” Tansy barked from the stove.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck