laughter
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She then pointed to her own face, indicating she should be in the next series, to much laughter.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Playwright Jonathan Spector rewrote lines in “Eureka Day” because laughter drowned out key dialogue and backstage cues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Excessive laughter, he noted, can come from a feeling of superiority, nervousness in uncomfortable moments or peer pressure when others are laughing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
He sensed it when audiences roared with laughter during the Playhouse’s production of “Eureka Day,” and during a beat of pin-drop silence in “Amadeus.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
George bent double with laughter, like he was about to bust a gut.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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Comedy Lingo
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Spelling Practice 2, Unit 6
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