Example Sentences

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When I waved and they saw I was chuckling, they started laughing uncontrollably, too.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2022

Boomer Esiason was chuckling as Nate Burleson, sitting right next to him, offered his take on the game.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2022

She didn’t leave a name but Debbie knew the voice so I called her back in the morning and she was chuckling, telling me what had happened.

From The Guardian • Feb. 25, 2020

I was chuckling at the silly reporters, at not being able to understand such a simple concept.

From US News • Oct. 7, 2015

Through the mirror, I could see that Karl was chuckling.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman