chuckle
Example Sentences
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Humor is not entirely absent from “Half Man,” some of the characters’ reactions to their distressing realities earn a chuckle.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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
After a long, uneasy pause, Orsoni broke the silence with a chuckle and his henchmen followed suit.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
But she only let out a bitter chuckle and told me I was naive.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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