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stutter

[stuht-er] / ˈstʌt ər /
VERB
speak haltingly
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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It's nothing new - John Aldridge, Mexico legend Hugo Sanchez and Pele all used the stutter to gain an advantage - but it can backfire spectacularly if the goalkeeper doesn't commit to diving early.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

When I was dating my wife, Lilach, I told her that stuttering is hereditary and that she might have children who stutter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

The audio has a distinctly early-2000s quality to it, reminiscent of the days when incoming calls caused nearby speakers to violently stutter.

From Slate Jun. 20, 2026

As major U.S. stock indexes buckle and stutter, many advisors are turning their attention to moves that can help shave back tax bills for 2026 or in future years.

From Barron's Mar. 21, 2026

Tyler’s stutter was always worse when he talked to our father.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

—European equities were mixed in early trade as a rally in technology stocks stutters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

When China’s economy stutters, one major consumer class keeps spending: the country’s older households.

From Barron's Nov. 28, 2025

England have overcome some stutters with the bat during the tournament, notably against weaker opponents Bangladesh and Pakistan, but have also shown improvement under pressure by edging past co-hosts India in a four-run thriller.

From BBC Oct. 26, 2025

When their relationship stutters at the 10-year mark, can they find their way to a new form of happiness?

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2025

“W-w-we tr-trusted you with F-F-Ford. Y-y-you left the ap-apartments,” Sam stutters.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle

Micron stock has stuttered in recent weeks but Mizuho's Vijay Rakesh is confident it will only be a blip.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

My line stuttered forward and flopped onto the water with all the stealth of a cannonball.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

I have stuttered as long as I have been speaking.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Oil prices extended gains Wednesday as Middle East peace talks stuttered, though stocks mostly rose on the back of continued demand for all things linked to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

That familiar heat ran to his face, and Moss stuttered a reply.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

Bangladesh's new government has sought greater Chinese investments and partnership to revive a stuttering economy, even as it attempts to re-balance ties with neighbouring India.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

The outflows have come as Chinese policymakers have struggled to sustain a post-pandemic economic revival, with annual growth slowing, consumption stuttering and property sector debt mounting.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

Built around a stuttering, jazzy chord progression, Stand On It was one of the standouts on KWN's debut EP, With All Due Respect, released last June.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The clinical consensus is unanimous: demonstrate acceptance, minimize reactions and don’t let the child feel your anxiety, because the worry can make stuttering worse.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Now he’s taunting me for my stuttering apology during our first phone call.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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