palaver

Example Sentences

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Such palavering is wasted time for a woman facing a literal deadline.

From New York Times

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

I want to get palaver into a song, too.

From BBC

Perhaps one upside of the palaver is that Radnor residents have become more politically engaged.

From New York Times

Daub brings the same sharp eye for sophistry to other forms of palaver that move capital in Silicon Valley.

From New York Times