muttering
Example Sentences
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You can almost imagine Palace officials rolling their eyes and muttering, "Nightmare".
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Later, as the King closed out his speech, one of his final lines prompted some muttering – of both agreement and concern – from the Democratic side.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
On Tuesday, cameras caught Rushing muttering something after looking back at the Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee, who was in discomfort after an awkward slide at home plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
He wants to know why she’s unhappy; the audience will be muttering, “Get a clue.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
A tiny voice whispered in her head, a low voice, muttering.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
