Example Sentences

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But Digital Kelly “kept stuttering, repeating the same line,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Policymakers have held rates steady for five consecutive meetings, monitoring falling inflation and a stuttering domestic economy, while highlighting their vigilance of global uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

His policies to try to encourage Chinese people to spend more money are aimed at stabilising a stuttering domestic economy.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The 22-year-old said it was important not to dwell on England's stuttering group stage campaign and move on.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

His voice hitched and caught as he spoke—gasping, faltering, and stuttering.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner