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
Do you enjoy squirming and stammering while Mr. Oldman gives you grief?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
That’s why, despite all of our biological programming and lived experience, a random question or interaction with a child will sometimes knock you on your back and leave you stammering.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2025
Ranofer was stammering with the force of his wanting to go.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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