palaver
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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
Daub brings the same sharp eye for sophistry to other forms of palaver that move capital in Silicon Valley.
From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2020
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
"And now our palaver is finished," I said.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Vocabulary lists containing palaver
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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