Example Sentences

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Muffled sounds came from some of the guests’ videos.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2021

Muffled by heavy flora, fog and isolation, the Hoh holds another distinction: It contains one of the quietest places on Earth.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2021

Muffled, like the ocean echo when you hold a seashell to your ear.

From Washington Times • Mar. 25, 2020

Muffled jeers erupted from the other adjacent room every time the next video on the countdown wasn’t “Take On Me.”

From Salon • May 28, 2017

Muffled barks, whines, and howls rushed into the room as the door closed behind her.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas