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
“I want to keep this about my music,” Frost’s Jackson says at one point, in that sly stage whisper.
From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2022
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
Ruth, perhaps seeing danger, said to me quickly in a stage whisper: “Not a word!” and smiled again.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
