muttering
Example Sentences
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At one point these diminutive, muttering, bewhiskered mechanics accompany Grogu on a side quest, piling into a bitty space ship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 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
That approach contrasts with reports of tension under Alonso, with Vinicius muttering "I'm going to leave this team" after being substituted in October's Clasico.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
“Edda—” my aunt tries one more time, but I’m already jamming my arms into my coat, leaving my aunt in my room, muttering something about being a responsible employee and then slipping out the door.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
