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laughing

[laf-ing, lah-fing] / ˈlæf ɪŋ, ˈlɑ fɪŋ /


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“I realized there are people here who have no idea what this movie is,” Cvijic said, laughing.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

They should be laughing, because it’s kind of hilarious.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The NFL joined in the good-natured fun, posting the clip on Instagram and writing, “the peanut punch isn’t for everybody,” along with a laughing emoji.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The disorder affects emotional expression that can result in sudden involuntary, and out-of-control episodes of laughing, crying, or anger that do not match how a person actually feels.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

I was tired and didn’t want to hear Jeff say anything about Jessica, and then find myself laughing five minutes later at some doofus thing he did.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott


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