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am laughing

  • present progressive
    of laugh (1st person singular).
    laugh
    verb (used without object)
    to express mirth, pleasure, derision, or nervousness with an audible, vocal expulsion of air from the lungs that can range from a loud burst of sound to a series of quiet chuckles and is usually accompanied by characteristic facial and bodily movements.

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In another dialogue, Robinho says “that is why I am laughing, I don’t care at all.”

From Washington Times ● Jun. 15, 2023

“He is pinching my cheek, and I am laughing even though it is hurting.”

From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2020

Take the laughable spectacle of Nick Griffin telling the nativity story, or this ridiculous attempt at “patriotic” German reggae: thanks to the irresponsibility of the internet giants, I am laughing like a drain.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 16, 2017

And I reply: “No, I am laughing because it is so terrible.”

From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2015

Now I really am laughing, covering my mouth with my hand, because it’s such an unsatisfactory letter, which in turn makes it so much like Bas: solemn one minute and ridiculous the next.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse