uttering
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of uttering
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; utter 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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“Moving on to something a bit more important,” Fox proceeded, but not before uttering, “although it was an important part of my life.”
A 26-year-old Ottawa man was released on bail after allegedly uttering a threat to kill the singer, whose real name is Steven Morrissey, ahead of his performance at a music festival last week.
From BBC
Mr Wilkinson had for months walked in and out of court without uttering a public word.
From BBC
Pines recalls one young guest uttering to him in distress: "I've never done anything like that before."
From BBC
Most everyone has, at one point or another, tied themselves in rationalization knots to avoid uttering the phrase, "I was wrong."
From Salon
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