muttered
Example Sentences
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Then, turning to me, she muttered, “Not according to the internet this week. I’m joking!”
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
"Hoodlums," muttered 80-year-old village chief Joseph Batangouna as he walked past a group of young people sitting by the side of road in Mayitoukou, Congo-Brazzaville.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
By 02:00, the last muttered conversations faded away.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2025
“Senior moment,” a disappointed Big Red teammate muttered in the dugout.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2025
“That’s not what Imogene Herdman says,” Charlie muttered.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
