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laughter

[laf-ter, lahf-] / ˈlæf tər, ˈlɑf- /


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Even inappropriately timed laughter is OK, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

She seemed to draw genuine laughter after a microphone in the courtroom stopped working last week.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"Well, technically I did take Law 101 in school," he added, drawing laughter from the packed courtroom gallery.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

What happens next cannot be spoiled, only experienced, with startled laughter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Her eyes twinkling with laughter, Hannie took my arm again and we carried on walking back to the house.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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