chuckle

Example Sentences

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I understood his concern and tried unsuccessfully to stifle a chuckle.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

“I always chuckle a little bit when I see these reports in the paper,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

I had to chuckle over the idea that Mr. Trump is unable to “tolerate peace and quiet.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

“People are always doing eulogies to the place,” Shapiro said with a chuckle.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

He laughed, a raspy chuckle that irritated my ears like forks scraping against plates.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia