stage whisper
Example Sentences
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In a stage whisper, Gerwig says, “Because we’re all going to die.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023
He raised his eyebrows, then said in a stage whisper: “Bob didn’t wear any underwear.”
From New York Times • May 25, 2022
“Perhaps,” Rushdie writes in his loudest stage whisper, “this bizarre story was a metamorphosed version of his own.”
From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2019
Because I can’t say,” she starts to stage whisper, “‘I’m actually an aac-tresss,’” and then cracks up laughing.
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2018
Then she leaned over to Chrissie and said in a stage whisper: “That’s always the best way when Kathy’s in a mood. Leave her alone and she’ll walk it off.”
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
