palaver
Example Sentences
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What has followed might be best described as a messy, noisy palaver.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Kéré’s strong affinity for his native land informs his practice — he references local symbols like the baobab or palaver tree; a traditional blue boubou garment he wore as a child.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2022
Perhaps one upside of the palaver is that Radnor residents have become more politically engaged.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2021
The plot features a lot of palaver about Deems’ scheme to switch suppliers and the gangster’s comically thwarted attempts to punish Sportcoat, who’s oblivious to the danger.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2020
Then there was always a palaver with the greatcoat as she got going again, and near misses with puddles.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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