chortled
Example Sentences
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When Van Peebles decided to try to make the movie himself, Hollywood chortled.
From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2021
Muguruza regrouped and the crowd chortled, a fitting reaction at a tournament where the outlook has been decidedly cheerful, albeit with aging star players contemplating how many sips they might have left.
From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2021
He chortled quietly, another vindication of his deep-felt belief that all we need is a little nature and beauty to get us through this terrible pandemic and our addiction to screens.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2021
“It sounds like something I would say,” said the humble ambassador, as he chortled out loud.
From The Guardian • Nov. 20, 2019
“Well, let me see the preliminary folder at least,” the agent said wearily as Ernie Maestas chortled on about Joe Mondragon.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
