chuckled

Example Sentences

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Some in the crowd of more than 1,000 people in a high-school gym chuckled and applauded.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Spectators chuckled as Schauffele and an official made their way to the bag and located the ball within it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"In Ireland, it was kind of a different perspective," chuckled Martin and touching Trump on the arm, as he referred to Churchill's controversial role during Ireland's war of independence from Britain.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

He chuckled: "I have a little prayer every night."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“Every day I wake up is beautiful,” Gran said, and chuckled.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas