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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

If you’ve caught yourself muttering Carlton Fisk wouldn’t have given anyone a fist bump, then Raleigh’s snub probably makes your cold heart flutter.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 16, 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

If anything, from the glares being shot across the sand, the muttering, and the buzzing tension, it looked like things had only become worse.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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