laughter
Example Sentences
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For many, there’s a distinction between genuine audience reactions and obnoxious laughter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
"Well, technically I did take Law 101 in school," he added, drawing laughter from the packed courtroom gallery.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The article contends that Raman employed divisive tactics by falsely claiming Pratt and Bass were coordinating against her, a characterization that drew audience laughter and demonstrated her inexperience and insufficient preparation for the mayoral contest.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
As night falls, music and laughter ripple through the village.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Even so, from here and there around the room he could hear little snorts of laughter.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing laughter
Comedy Lingo
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Spelling Practice 2, Unit 6
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