chuckle
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In SpaceX’s case, Musk’s people at least laid out their $28.5 trillion “math,” and you could chuckle at how silly it was.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
"Good afternoon. I heard you missed me. Here I am," Melania said with a chuckle as she opened an event in the White House Rose Garden.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Initially, this shot in “Couture” gave me a chuckle and took me out of the film.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
“That’s one thing I think you’re going to find out in life,” she continues with a chuckle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
She winced as a low chuckle filled her ears, and when she took in the familiar smell of spicy cologne, her blood ran cold.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Award show producers seemed to scramble for hosts that didn’t already have a record of ruffling feathers and could, at the bare minimum, garner a few chuckles from the crowd.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
"With so many unanswered questions, gravity remains one of the most fascinating areas of research. It's a naturally attractive field," Gallardo chuckles.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
“My sister and I introduced him to Jockstrap,” Grohl chuckles when I ask what bands she introduced her dad to during those rides.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Many plays and musicals are supposed to draw chuckles, but theatergoers today are cackling like they’re at a comedy show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
William chuckles at himself and leans out into the dusk.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
"She saw my bracelets that I wearing and she just came at me," chuckled Joseph.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“For me, it was about these empowerment sessions. But somebody reminded me, ‘You know, people like to have fun too,’” Sue chuckled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
It wasn’t until a pair of older women chuckled as they blew past me that I found my second wind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 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
He chuckled as he went to get in line.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
"Brother Wang was very important. He was number one," says Enrique, chuckling knowingly.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“I don’t think you do that if you’re a normal person,” Turner said, chuckling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
The man was clearly taken aback, some of the other patrons chuckling in surprise, the Dodger pulse of this town clearly resonating in a completely unusual fashion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
He was also a personal friend of Jones, and “Seriously Silly,” along with personal stories and remembrances, imparts a lovely sense of Mr. Ross chuckling to himself as he writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
We all cheered, and Ma watched, chuckling as the three of us ran into the compound, drawing sparkling circles in the night, shouting Happy New Year!
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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