1.   And instead of the usual banter about family or movies, the chatter between the chairs centers on vote counts and political conspiracies.

2.   He had been kidded by other students because he was a little small, but that was apparently nothing beyond the usual banter of teen-agers.

3.   Students and teachers said a pall was cast over the school Monday, with none of the usual high-spirited banter in classes or hallways.

4.   There were ugly stares, some fierce elbowing and the usual banter between the teams, but ultimately the Heat played with more composure in the final minutes.

5.   At the adjacent high school, the usual rowdy banter ceased as students observed five minutes of silence.

6.   Except that these are not typical guys and their talk is anything but the usual banter.