Muffling

"Muffling" used to be a domestic joke for "muffin;" but whether some wicked Briton deluded Balzac into the idea that it was the proper form or not it is impossible to say.

The Human Comedy: Introductions and Appendix Honor�� de Balzac 1824

Muffling of dissenters is what happened in the great democratic nation of the US.

Freedom of Speech:Shhh, They’re Listening « Colleen Anderson 2009

"Bitsy" is the nickname; if the last name wasn't von Muffling, it is now!

Perfume Review: Serge Lutens Arabie and Fleurs De Citronnier Marina Geigert 2008

Jomini divides the battle of Waterloo into four moments; Muffling cuts it up into three changes; Charras alone, though we hold another judgment than his on some points, seized with his haughty glance the characteristic outlines of that catastrophe of human genius in conflict with divine chance.

Les Miserables 2008

Muffling a tight growl of fury, he leaned in close, braced both hands on either side of her and glared directly into her eyes.

The Part Time Wife Child, Maureen 2006

Muffling a swear word, I tossed the phone onto the passenger seat and turned into my driveway.

The Payback Club Becnel, Rexanne 2006

Muffling a yawn, she surrendered to gravity and rested her head on his shoulder, marveling that they were talking again and wondering if that was the result of her resolve to totally detach herself from their past.

The Arabian Mistress Graham, Lynne 2001

Muffling a shriek, she slammed the door and backed away from it.

Once An Angel Medeiros, Teresa, 1962- 1993

Muffling her laughter, Lessa grabbed up her furred flying cloak and followed him.

DragonFlight McCaffrey, Anne 1968

Fortunately for Wellington General Muffling materialized at this very moment and persuaded Ziethen to keep to his original orders.

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966