Example Sentences

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A murmuring, echoing chorus of the dead surrounds the central platform; they wear brilliantly colored, Mexican-inspired costumes designed by Mr. Bausor and Wilberth Gonzalez.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Videos captured people murmuring confusedly, presuming technical difficulties, before the truth dawned on the crowd that pyrotechnics would not be forthcoming.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

"Like starlings murmuring in the sky," Miller said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025

At every ceremony I attended, there was at least one person in the crowd murmuring about how the thousands of dollars spent could be better used for developing the town or funding scholarships.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2025

Tristran dropped to one knee next to it, murmuring reassurances.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman