murmur
Example Sentences
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Dozens of world leaders were discussing how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a videoconference on Friday when a murmur went up among the presidents and prime ministers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The murmur, though, appeared to come after the ball had passed Smith's bat.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025
It’s richer, more confident, the kind of topping that makes you stop mid-bite and murmur, half to yourself, why is this so good?
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025
The tennis failed to captivate as the seats on Arthur Ashe Stadium started to fill out, with a constant murmur of chatter acting as a soundtrack to the action.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
“Um, okay,” I murmur, too stunned to think of anything else to say.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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