chortled
Example Sentences
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When Van Peebles decided to try to make the movie himself, Hollywood chortled.
From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2021
Muguruza regrouped and the crowd chortled, a fitting reaction at a tournament where the outlook has been decidedly cheerful, albeit with aging star players contemplating how many sips they might have left.
From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2021
“It sounds like something I would say,” said the humble ambassador, as he chortled out loud.
From The Guardian • Nov. 20, 2019
It’s something of an inside joke and every time he punched the line, everyone chortled.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019
“Look at you,” Dana chortled from behind, “red as a tomato!”
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
