muttered
Example Sentences
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The pop move was muttered over and seen by gatekeepers as a rejection of Southern-based authenticity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
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
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
People muttered and pointed; the dogs went wild until men shooed them away.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
