patter
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Despite the solemn themes of his songs, Kahan avoids self-seriousness by regularly poking fun at his own lyrics, partially camouflaging anguished music behind comedic patter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
The wily old fox, his patter and his influence has juxtaposed a disconnect between the board and the stands.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
It is tiresome to hear servers deliver endless preplanned patter at the table, says Milioulis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
In 1964, he got a job at the R&B station KSOL, where he brought the Beatles and Rolling Stones into the station’s playlist and showed off his slick patter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
The windows here lead out to the garden, and the bead-like patter of rain can be heard against the glass.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
Vocabulary lists containing patter
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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Not Your Father's Word List: Pater, Patr
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"There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury
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