Example Sentences

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The bruised party will mumble how sorry he is, before taking himself to hospital with a dislocated shoulder.

From The Guardian • Jul. 27, 2015

They will mumble, look around evasively, wander about talking as if in a madman’s monologue, or talk to their slides rather than the audience in what has rightly been called “Death By Powerpoint”.

From Forbes • Jan. 31, 2015

“Or perhaps I will mumble my way through my interview like a dimwit and be sent home again in shame,” she fretted.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

And I will mumble the same to my last turn: Heaven save me from growing wise!

From Wanderers by Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander)

Your speech will mumble out of the dust.

From The World English Bible (WEB): Isaiah by Anonymous