were stuttering

• past progressive

  past progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.

  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.

Example Sentences

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were stuttering

Russell put Bath on the board with a penalty but they were stuttering for much of a cagey opening 15 minutes as Lyon soaked up possession.

From BBC ● May 23, 2025

The twins had forgotten to sing—the moment was too full of excitement—and were stuttering and pounding each other.

From Concerning Sally by William John Hopkins

Related Words

• sputter
• stammer