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banter

[ban-ter] / ˈbæn tər /




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But with a dose of Kiwi banter and the ability to laugh at themselves, the mistakes only made the show funnier and a reminder of why we’ve missed them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Rahma engages in good-natured banter, responding to each proposition with “100% agree” or “100% disagree.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

If they jam together like they banter, this is going to be one joyous and memorable closing set.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

To his inner sanctum, his players in particular, he can be a jovial character - quoting Alan Partridge and enjoying typical training ground banter in between his demanding push for high standards.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The green light of the forest was strangely at odds with the adolescent laughter, too murky and ominous to be in harmony with the light banter around me.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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