banter
Example Sentences
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As soon as everyone silenced their phones, the hosts began to banter like two old friends.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 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
The discourse is civil and the banter is friendly on this humid, overcast morning before Trump's visit, but such across-the-aisle political discussions are few and far between, residents say.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Bringing his bag of insane tricks and witty banter to the Wilshire Ebell Theatre for two nights on May 8 and 9, Willman’s crowd work, storytelling and intricate tricks are inspired by everyday life.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
I did not say anything else until lunch was over, but I listened to every word spoken, followed every cackle of laughter and line of banter.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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