chuckle
Example Sentences
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I understood his concern and tried unsuccessfully to stifle a chuckle.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026
Amid the hard-hitting moral drama of “It Was Just an Accident,” moments that warrant a chuckle for their realistic absurdity might surprise some viewers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
It stars Seth Rogen and his infectious chuckle as the pig Napoleon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
"I think they're lovely things," he says softly, with a chuckle.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
He giggled, and the giggle turned into a chuckle, which grew into a hearty laugh that sounded wet and loose.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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