chuckle
Example Sentences
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I understood his concern and tried unsuccessfully to stifle a chuckle.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026
I can almost feel the satisfaction, the inward chuckle that must have accompanied the writing of it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
After a long, uneasy pause, Orsoni broke the silence with a chuckle and his henchmen followed suit.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
Amid the hard-hitting moral drama of “It Was Just an Accident,” moments that warrant a chuckle for their realistic absurdity might surprise some viewers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Before he can answer, a loud, throaty chuckle interrupts.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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