stammer

Example Sentences

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But this stammering, rather dull chap doesn’t come across as a genius.

From Los Angeles Times

"So, I mean, woke is sort of the idea that, um..." she stammered before admitting it "is something that's very hard to define," and then failing utterly to get close.

From Salon

"I haven't ministered to you enough," Alan stammered, recalling the original purpose of their visits a decade and a half ago.

From Salon

He stammered badly while attempting to articulate his vision.

From Washington Post

Wittgenstein, on a dais, would begin to stammer.

From New York Times