stammered

Example Sentences

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“Tim, I'm focused on the future,” Vance stammered before an ineffective attempt to deflect.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2024

“I don’t want to be in it,” he stammered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2024

"He stammered and asked us not to misinterpret his intentions," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

The financial crisis hit, fund-raising stammered, designs were pared, new leaders cycled through and plans for an opening were delayed a half dozen times.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Ron was making retching noises; Hermione stammered, “That m-must have b-been the T-Tongue-Tying Curse Mad-Eye set up for Snape!”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling