mumble

Example Sentences

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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

“Never heard that before,” he said, because mumble, mumble, George-Washington-and-the-Sound-of-History roaring in his ears.

From Slate • May 28, 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

A lot of trap and mumble rap — their version of punk, which I’m not supposed to understand, let alone like.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2023

“It’s one of his favorites, too,” I mumble.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila