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stuttered

  • past participle
    of stutter.
    stutter
    verb (used with or without object)
    to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body.
  • past tense form
    of stutter.
    stutter
    verb (used with or without object)
    to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body.

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European equities fell in opening trade as a rally in technology stocks stuttered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

I have stuttered as long as I have been speaking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Oil prices extended gains Wednesday as Middle East peace talks stuttered, though stocks mostly rose on the back of continued demand for all things linked to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

While luxury consumption in Europe and the United States has been driven by pandemic-era savings, Chinese consumers have spent more frugally as the post-Covid recovery has stuttered.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

“Grandma, I—I—” Genie stuttered, but she cut him off.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds