chatter
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Listener chatter from Adam Forkner in Boston, Massachusetts: Dave Epstein for The Boston Globe: What my Maine dock taught me about the threat of invasive marine life looming in the Persian Gulf; Tamburri, M.N.,
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026
But on Wednesday, as the clink of bottles mingled with chatter from customers, some armed with automatic weapons, the owners were defiant.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
For all the films Telluride has announced, the one that might generate the most chatter is still under wraps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The senator has been grabbing national headlines for months by targeting Trump in his speeches, leading to chatter about a possible 2028 presidential run.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
As our mothers chatter on, Elizabeth and I exchange glances.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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"I had no one to talk to all day -- to the point my mouth almost felt stale from not speaking. But then this little one came along and chatters with me all the time."
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
The motion-activated device chatters like a loud, anxious cricket as people pass by the shopping center.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025
Bates chatters in almost every recap of the previous episode.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2024
She describes him as a social butterfly who chatters away in a "cute little whistle tone" and loves annoying the adult penguins "like any typical toddler would".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2024
She chatters, fills space, is careful but does not address my gaze.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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Then gossips chattered that a huge “bear raid,” or manipulation of stocks by short sellers, would be launched the following morning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
Supporters dressed in pink – their candidate's favourite colour – chattered in anticipation of her arrival.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2025
Dozens of schoolmates chattered happily under the pines, kicking a soccer ball on sun-streaked grass, climbing a play structure and scarfing down pizza.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025
The upperclasswomen covertly reviewed us like swimsuit models for poise and grace, sipping on Diet Cokes and whispering as we all chattered nervously.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2023
Gwin blinked up at the sun, chattered crossly, presumably complaining that it was the wrong time of day, and scurried over to the boy.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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"Through the teeth chattering, he had mentioned that his brother was still under the skiff," White added.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
I quote Mr. Jenkins’s Sept. 12 column only because I happened to read it that day and because his cold and lordly tone captures the European chattering classes’ response to the event.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
As the sky darkened over the white stucco church framed in palm trees and the dry peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains, fringed teenagers made their way inside, shaking their limbs and chattering in excitement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Game recognizes game,” the aide who’d been chattering in his ear said as they walked away.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
His teeth were chattering so much that he could not speak.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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