chuckle
Example Sentences
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“That’s one thing I think you’re going to find out in life,” she continues with a chuckle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"I also remember her saying, very clearly, 'Charles, look, young Charles. He's so cute,'" Trump said with a chuckle.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
John said he and his wife had a "good chuckle" when they saw the photo taken by Mark Hopkins over Banbury.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Angelenos will chuckle at a scene in which two characters verbally commit to a meet-up both know won’t happen — or, as we say here, let’s do lunch.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The only sound was Rasseem’s low chuckle, which hissed through the cavities of his teeth and sounded to my ears like a snake whispering the dreaded name of Cid.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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