Example Sentences

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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