mutter

Example Sentences

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You do, at times, hear deeply off-the-record mutterings from parts of German industry to this effect.

From BBC

His obvious affection for the animals was what touched us: as they went along he constantly muttered and fussed at them.

From Literature

He muttered a quick warning to the tree’s spirit to find another home fast, then started to chop.

From Literature

Once we were at the elevator bank, Anna May muttered, “Oh, how you gotta love the chill air of a department store.”

From Literature

“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 Literature