repartee
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Hart keeps up a steady stream of anecdotes and witty repartee, but increasingly the mask slips; underneath it all is the yawning realization that he is utterly alone.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The power couple’s flirty repartee — not to mention a style of cocktail glasses named after them — is as essential to the movie as the clues.
From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2024
“They came because of her scintillating personality, wonderful laughter, repartee, great cooking and particularly her coconut cream cake,” Robert said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
The pedigree of the brand, the repartee, the eight brilliant young minds.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2024
“Me too. You wouldn’t believe the things I believe in,” I interject, sounding frantic, wanting to join in their repartee so I don’t stare at it.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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