stammered

Example Sentences

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I stammered inane commentary as my eyes tried to refocus.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

Often speaking in Tajik through a translator, he answered questions about his biography quietly and stammered, according to Mediazona.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2024

Then, after he thanked his family, his co-workers, and HBO, the internet’s favorite bachelor daddy stammered, “I’m going to have a panic attack and I’m going to leave.”

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2024

He looked away, stammered and mumbled “I don’t know” before appearing to turn toward the person running the session for some help.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

Just a line or two every day, where I write when, where, and what word I stammered on, and how I felt.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell