laughter
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"I had to hold in my laughter," said Maya, privately afterwards.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
When we sat for dinner, speeches — or rather, roasts — broke out around the table, with our shared peals of laughter making the air ring with life and its sweetness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Josh Svetz, a Los Angeles writer and music consultant, shared a similar experience, noting laughter during both the film’s intentionally humorous moments and chuckles that drowned out moments of discomfort.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
But she slipped up, triggering ripples of laughter, when she referred to "my president, excuse me, my husband."
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
There was music and laughter and a heated conversation in every corner.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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