chortled
Example Sentences
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“I mean it is,” Ms Barrymore said, and they chortled.
From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2021
Right now, the general feeling toward Pence among Trump allies is sympathy, said one Republican in frequent touch with the White House, who chortled and said, “Poor guy.”
From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2021
“You should have heard yourself,” he chortled back at me, “you said ‘What country friends is this?’ in a thick South African accent!”
From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2020
“If they were consultants,” Wilson chortled, “they were not earning their fees.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2019
“Let’s get the new girl to do it,” Heather chortled.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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