The star's appearance drew appreciative murmurs from the audience, which consisted of Ms. Bennett's parents, her sister and three friends.

Kirk rose abruptly to his feet, an act which drew murmurs of surprise from the seated Council.

Her words drew murmurs and gasps.

With surprising speed, Bruder was soon a thousand feet from shore, drawing murmurs and comments from observers on the beach.

At Waseda University today, the very mention of her name drew murmurs of approval.

His statement drew murmurs of agreement.

This response drew murmurs from the audience.

Such moments drew murmurs of admiration from the hockey sophisticates in the Forum.

The silver-haired man in a parka stood out and drew murmurs, and not just because he was taller than most.

"If I'm elected Governor, you're going to be working so much harder," Mr. McGreevey said, drawing jittery murmurs and muted clapping.