develop a stammer
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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.