develop a stammer

Frequency: 5.82.2 per million words

To begin to have a stammer, often in childhood.

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  • He began to develop a slight stammer after the traumatic event.
  • Many children develop a temporary stammer during their early language acquisition years.
  • She worried that her son might develop a stammer like his father.
  • If not addressed early, a child can develop a persistent stammer.
  • It was during his adolescence that he started to develop a noticeable stammer.
  • The doctor explained how stress could cause someone to develop a stammer.
  • By the age of five, some children inexplicably develop a stammer.
  • He never expected to develop a stammer at such a late age.
  • Despite therapy, she continued to develop a more pronounced stammer over time.
  • Learning a new language can sometimes make people develop a temporary stammer.