tongue-tied

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At times, Raman was tongue-tied trying to answer simple questions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Speech production is a complex neural phenomenon that has left researchers explaining it tongue-tied.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2023

During our studio visit, Bradford turned uncharacteristically tongue-tied when he tried to articulate the sculpture’s relationship to that period.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023

Even on the first day of his exploratory committee launch, this tension left him tongue-tied.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2023

“His interest was so whole-hearted and obvious that the shyest, most tongue-tied adventurer found himself speaking with entire freedom,” Kermit wrote.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple