banter

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Peter Attia, the longevity guru and bestselling author who recently resigned from CBS when his sophomoric banter with Epstein came to light, copped to his blind attraction to power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

A little banter ensues, making way for the real surprise guests: fellow Olympic hockey champions Megan Keller and team captain Hilary Knight.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

The costumes, witty banter and theatrics of the wrestling ring influenced his consistent look and even allowed the name “Fluffy” to become his calling card.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

"We can be naughty, we can be mischievous, we can be cheeky, we can have fun, we can have great banter too," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“I was just checking,” I say, pleased that we’re back to our usual Scrabble banter.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam