chuckle

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

I had to chuckle over the idea that Mr. Trump is unable to “tolerate peace and quiet.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 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 stared at him incredulously, and he broke into a chuckle.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson