chuckle

Example Sentences

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I understood his concern and tried unsuccessfully to stifle a chuckle.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

“I always chuckle a little bit when I see these reports in the paper,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Asked if he had seen his likeness on the shirt, Cronin said, with a chuckle: “Somebody told me it was awful.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 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