was laughing
- past progressive of laugh.
Example Sentences
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“After it went in, I was laughing pretty hard,” Ehlers said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
But the day it happened, former “ANTM” judge and fashion photographer Nigel Barker said no one was laughing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
Whether he was laughing, brooding or crumpling into sobs to create one of the most well-known and widely circulated meme GIFs of all time, Van Der Beek’s expressive appeal propelled him to virtually overnight superstardom.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
In September 1987, a real-estate developer from Queens paid nearly $100,000 to tell America that the world was laughing at us.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 5, 2026
“As soon as we smelled the smoke, we dashed out the door,” Mae said, and I couldn’t tell if she was laughing or crying.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
