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chatter

[chat-er] / ˈtʃæt ər /




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But at a pro-separatist watch party in Edmonton, the hum of upbeat chatter quickly quieted as those present saw the projected results.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The moves, and the chatter among expatriates about possibly leaving Saudi Arabia, have stirred resentment among some Saudis who feel well-heeled foreigners have not stuck by their side.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

These creators will often get exclusive access to events, where they can make content, and Disney earns more social media chatter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

At a school that has produced a litany of star NFL receivers in recent years, including the Seattle Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Harrison generated the most chatter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

“Kick in the Door,” by Notorious B.I.G., plays above all of the chatter.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

"I had no one to talk to all day -- to the point my mouth almost felt stale from not speaking. But then this little one came along and chatters with me all the time."

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

Bates chatters in almost every recap of the previous episode.

From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2024

She describes him as a social butterfly who chatters away in a "cute little whistle tone" and loves annoying the adult penguins "like any typical toddler would".

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2024

Email your chatters, questions, and comments to [email protected] or X us @SlateGabfest.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2023

Salma aunty chatters happily as she rolls her dough out like pizza, but instead of tomato sauce, she tops it with special butter called ghee.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

Then gossips chattered that a huge “bear raid,” or manipulation of stocks by short sellers, would be launched the following morning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

Supporters dressed in pink – their candidate's favourite colour – chattered in anticipation of her arrival.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2025

Dozens of schoolmates chattered happily under the pines, kicking a soccer ball on sun-streaked grass, climbing a play structure and scarfing down pizza.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025

The upperclasswomen covertly reviewed us like swimsuit models for poise and grace, sipping on Diet Cokes and whispering as we all chattered nervously.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2023

He half listened as she chattered cheerfully about the dog.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

"Through the teeth chattering, he had mentioned that his brother was still under the skiff," White added.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

As the sky darkened over the white stucco church framed in palm trees and the dry peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains, fringed teenagers made their way inside, shaking their limbs and chattering in excitement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026

“Game recognizes game,” the aide who’d been chattering in his ear said as they walked away.

From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026

Then, a mischief of magpies began a ruckus, chattering and hopping from branch to branch of a scraggly tree.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026

Camille is chattering away with Breanna, and Darrell races off in front with Anthony.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender


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