chuckle
Example Sentences
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I understood his concern and tried unsuccessfully to stifle a chuckle.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026
Asked if he had seen his likeness on the shirt, Cronin said, with a chuckle: “Somebody told me it was awful.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
But Jarmusch’s deadpan approach often chases that sadness with a wry chuckle during instances of unfiltered honesty.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
"I think they're lovely things," he says softly, with a chuckle.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
“I love this,” he said, bursting into a chuckle before turning to the dour-looking officer next to him.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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