patter

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Over the years, it became an established tradition that Ko-Ko rewrite his patter song, “I’ve Got a Little List,” to keep the operetta’s satire topical.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The evening is lightly dappled with personal or informative patter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 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

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

This time the clink and scrape were followed by a slithering and the soft swift patter of skinfeet on stone.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin