Example Sentences
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The gullible may have stood in awe, but sophisticated travelers scoffed and snickered at the big egg, obviously laid by an ordinary ostrich.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2024
Department heads and their employees snickered that hot flashes provoked her pointed queries during board meetings.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2023
Eric Thibault snickered at the suggestion that his game checks should increase with his extra workload.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 3, 2022
I also snickered at the line Sarah's husband Peter tells her, "Even if I can't be with her, I don't want to be with you."
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2022
Two girls in black Mickey Mouse ears snickered.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
