Example Sentences

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Chappell Roan has laughed off the reaction to the revealing outfit she wore on the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

He has laughed off the accusations and called on Indonesians to help the next leaders press on with reforms to foster economic growth.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

Mr. Biden has laughed it off as “a load of malarkey.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Retiring in 2020 after 60 years at the top of her profession, Nan has laughed last.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2020

He has laughed at none of my jokes and sighed at none of my tragedies.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri