stammering
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I pride myself on being decisive, but at this moment I find myself stammering for an answer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Smith, as you might expect, was confused by this line of questioning, stammering that he didn’t recall attending any Hawks games.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026
But this stammering, rather dull chap doesn’t come across as a genius.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
That can include difficulties with learning new words, understanding non-verbal cues or stammering during speech.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025
He couldn’t stop stammering his thanks, sounding just like Professor Quirrell.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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