Examples of not utter a word in a Sentence
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The Utah Republican did not utter a word Monday as he was peppered with questions about the posts, which have drawn widespread condemnation from his Democratic colleagues.
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 17 June 2025
The disgraced legal legend did not utter a word Monday afternoon during an initial appearance in federal court in Los Angeles on charges of wire fraud that prosecutors have said was part of a long-running scheme to fleece clients.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
While undoubtedly intentional—Saban does not utter a word without a distinct message attached—they were not intended to inflict disparagement.
—Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 24 May 2022
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Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 17 June 2025
The disgraced legal legend did not utter a word Monday afternoon during an initial appearance in federal court in Los Angeles on charges of wire fraud that prosecutors have said was part of a long-running scheme to fleece clients.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
While undoubtedly intentional—Saban does not utter a word without a distinct message attached—they were not intended to inflict disparagement.
—Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 24 May 2022
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“Not utter a word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20utter%20a%20word. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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