muttering
Example Sentences
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You can almost imagine Palace officials rolling their eyes and muttering, "Nightmare".
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 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
"It was badly received. There was a lot of muttering below the decks," Commander David Allsop said at the time.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
As we lay in bed together reading, my sighs and muttering about “frickin’ three cliches in one paragraph” caused her to throw sideways glances my way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
Father sleeps through the day and lies awake at night, tossing and turning, muttering prayers to El Dio, who seems not to be listening.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
