muttering
Example Sentences
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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
“I remember a roomful of actors muttering ‘Jesus Christ’ each time they realized they had to sit through another cartoon,” Ms. Minnelli writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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
There was still some muttering and a few can-you-believe-I-just-did-that stares at her coaches, but she remained in charge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 6, 2025
The fairy in her hair aimed a dirty look at the Huntsman, muttering something to herself in her own language.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
