muttered
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She blinked, paused, and then muttered: “In the winter.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Then, turning to me, she muttered, “Not according to the internet this week. I’m joking!”
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
When Vinicius muttered "I'm going to leave this team" as he was replaced in Sunday's El Clasico win, it wasn't a new thought.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
As their names were called, some racers gave a polite wave to the crowd, while others muttered into the headsets they use to talk to their pit crews.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025
Under his breath, Belhib muttered something that was not celebratory.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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