patter

Example Sentences

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She should co-present every award just to shut down the patter when it gets annoying.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The organisation's chief executive, wing commander Ian Cumming, said he would never forget Lamond's "cheeky patter".

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Lanky, hunched and fragile, Skarsgård’s version isn’t quite as salt-of the-earth, although he’s captured his rapid patter and the burning menace in his eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

It is tiresome to hear servers deliver endless preplanned patter at the table, says Milioulis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

“I love the sound of it,” Trina whispers, as if speaking too loudly might interrupt the drumming patter of the rain outside.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner