Example Sentences

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Since you brought up the Elon Musk interview, people have been saying that Trump sounded like he was slurring his words a little bit, maybe like he had a lisp.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2024

A month after the stroke, the “Being the Ricardos” writer was slurring his words, had difficulty typing and was discouraged from traveling by air.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2023

At the time, fans of Perry voiced their concern for his health after many believed he was slurring his speech on the long-awaited reunion special.

From Fox News • Oct. 1, 2021

Jane thought Matthew was slurring his words when he said "Ve-gan-u-ary".

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2017

His cheeks were coated with an armor of frost, one eye was frozen shut, and he was slurring his words badly.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer