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uttering

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[uht-er-ing] / ˈʌt ər ɪŋ /

noun

Law.

  1. the crime of knowingly tendering or showing a forged instrument or counterfeit coin to another with intent to defraud.

Etymology

Origin of uttering

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at utter 1, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Uttering a phrase not likely to be used very often in the days ahead, Mr. Biden said: “I agree with the speaker.”

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023

Uttering the words “PC case” in The Verge’s Slack summoned the room’s SFF enthusiasts out of thin air, who pointed out that there are some other equally fetching options out there.

From The Verge • Feb. 15, 2022

Uttering that statement filled me with dread: Under these circumstances nothing is knowable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2020

Uttering schoolboy slang like "wizard" and "blinko" did not work in baritone.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2015

Uttering apologies, Dr. Bledsoe helped him to his chair.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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