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Earlier in the inquest, a witness statement said that Alan Derry had a "mocking and unpleasant tone" and "sniggered loudly" in a meeting.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

Some people exchanged pleasantries, while others darted their eyes and quietly sniggered.

From Reuters • Feb. 3, 2022

One headline sniggered: “Cupid made him do it.”

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2020

By his side, Bolt, who has been reluctant to accept the role of the sport’s saviour thrust upon him by media and fans, sniggered.

From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2015

A few of the half a hundred or so people gathered there nudged each other and sniggered.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison