laugh

Example Sentences

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He loved talking to people and he’d talk to anybody—small-talk in the elevator, maybe try to negotiate a better price from a toll operator, just for a laugh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

He’s a fuddy-duddy, and he only makes it worse his habit of making bad jokes and then reacting petulantly when people don’t laugh at them.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

But, with a laugh, she also acknowledges she hasn't seen "a single Spurs fan" on game nights at the bar, which has a capacity of around 250-300 people.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

"A UFC event on the White House lawn -- tell me that 10 years ago and I'd laugh at you!" he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

He made a noise somewhere between a choke and a laugh, then squeezed me harder.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows