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patter

[pat-er] / ˈpæt ər /




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But for Griffin, this New Age Page-A-Day calendar patter sounds “like poetry.”

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Above the patter of rain cascading through the jungle canopy comes the haunting call of a pileated gibbon singing to fend off intruders in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Again, Scotland fans were lauded for their behaviour, generosity and patter.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

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

“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




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