bantering
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He was in his 80s then, but still vibrant—rarely seated, moving easily around the room and bantering with staff as they passed in and out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
They would also often meet for dinner, sometimes lavish meals, gossiping and bantering over dim sum, pizza or claypot rice.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
But his awkward dad jokes have raised eyebrows in recent years, with the stalwart host fully committing to an odd voyeurism quip while bantering with White during a 2023 episode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
He watched as his team batted at the start of what would be a roughly five-hour match, bantering about cricket and careers with the players, who huddled on bleachers under a small square of shade.
From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2023
She reached out and picked off a piece of lint from his hair, and then hit his head lightly Their fluid, bantering rapport made Ifemelu uncomfortable.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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