chuckled
Example Sentences
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Peter Fleming, convinced this was just another of his son’s antics, chuckled in disbelief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
When asked if she would run for president in the 2028 elections after being shown polling reflecting her popularity as a potential candidate, Ocasio-Cortez chuckled and tried to sidestep a direct answer.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Baker smiled widely, nodded his head, greeted Ortiz in Spanish, chuckled and walked over to Ortiz and Vladimir Guerrero, giving each of them hugs and pats on the back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
It wasn’t until a pair of older women chuckled as they blew past me that I found my second wind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
The seats around them began to fill up, and Seven chuckled nervously as a real grown-up witch slid into the seat next to her.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
