chuckle
Example Sentences
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“His paycheck was only around $1,000 at the time,” she recalled with a chuckle, holding back tears.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Trump then said, before adding with a chuckle: "I think you could."
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
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
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
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