stammered
Example Sentences
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“Well, we really need to look at that,” Bass stammered before asking Raman if she was “getting ready to resign” from them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The clip featured influencer Jessie Yendle struggling to pronounce a sound as she stammered, before the repetition transitioned into the start of a popular TikTok dance track playing over footage of striker Serhou Guirassy.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
“Tim, I'm focused on the future,” Vance stammered before an ineffective attempt to deflect.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2024
“I don’t think the American people are watching and thinking any of these people won,” Watters stammered out.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2024
“M-morning,” he stammered to Harry as the lift set off again.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
