Example Sentences

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Muguruza regrouped and the crowd chortled, a fitting reaction at a tournament where the outlook has been decidedly cheerful, albeit with aging star players contemplating how many sips they might have left.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2021

Right now, the general feeling toward Pence among Trump allies is sympathy, said one Republican in frequent touch with the White House, who chortled and said, “Poor guy.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2021

“It sounds like something I would say,” said the humble ambassador, as he chortled out loud.

From The Guardian • Nov. 20, 2019

It’s something of an inside joke and every time he punched the line, everyone chortled.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

Bwana Mutunga chortled as one of the dogs faced him and bent its forelegs in an unmistakable bow while another hopped adorably in place.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray