patter

Example Sentences

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Because how do I explain the early-morning birdsong, the patter of rain against the roof, the way all of us spend our days together, working toward the same goals?

From Literature

She could hear it, the patter of footsteps, many running restlessly along the floors beneath her.

From Literature

Dorenkamp said it all clicked when he found his “filler word,” a tool auctioneers use to maintain their rhythm and smooth out their patter when bidding slows down.

From The Wall Street Journal

The wily old fox, his patter and his influence has juxtaposed a disconnect between the board and the stands.

From BBC

Immigration enforcement officers had only come by once in the past five years, when he was out, Surchi said during his sales patter.

From BBC