Example Sentences

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Since then, he has muttered in a teleconference that “I’m not against vaccinations” and shown up to the start of fall Cougars practices in a mask.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2021

That sentiment has manifested itself in many ways; García has previously claimed he does not have the game to claim the Masters and has muttered specific criticisms of Augusta itself.

From The Guardian • Apr. 11, 2013

"We are very hopeful it will be done by the end of Friday," Aidy Boothroyd has muttered into his clip-on ear mic, not quite sounding pleased enough.

From The Guardian • Sep. 17, 2010

David Belasco, occult archimage of the theatre, has muttered incantations over an ancient artifice and whisked away the curtain cloth to disclose it as a new play of absorbing intensity.

From Time Magazine Archive

The thunder has muttered so long, it's time the storm should break.

From A People's Man by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)