had been chuckling
- past perfect progressive of chuckle.
Example Sentences
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Justice Thomas, who had been chuckling during the exchange, let out an infectious laugh.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2016
I had been chuckling at the prospect of getting a far-off glimpse of the first act of this comedy.
From Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire by White, Edward Lucas
And it suddenly dawned upon Guy Little that ever since they had left Ranch Number Ten the old man had been chuckling delightedly.
From Man to Man by Gregory, Jackson
Mr. Cane had been chuckling throughout the account of their adventures and now Mrs. Cane was beginning.
From Sube Cane by Partridge, Edward Bellamy
His luck was in—this last development, over which he had been chuckling so, proved that conclusively.
From Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
