stammered

Example Sentences

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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 stammered and asked us not to misinterpret his intentions," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

Members of the audience stammered in response and some shook their heads in video from the board meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2023

The financial crisis hit, fund-raising stammered, designs were pared, new leaders cycled through and plans for an opening were delayed a half dozen times.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Suddenly he stopped and stammered, overcome with surprise to hear himself saying such things.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien