Example Sentences

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He made jokes but he also scolded staff who he believed were sniggering when he talked about very strong quality of journalism at Channel Nine.

From The Guardian • Jul. 26, 2018

While you were sniggering at their attempt to do the Running Man, they were getting a few million dollars richer.

From New York Times • May 4, 2015

Laura Mvula: 'The Rolling Stones crew were sniggering and laughing at us.'

From The Guardian • Jun. 30, 2013

Percy, who hadn’t noticed that Fred had bewitched his prefect badge so that it now read “Pinhead,” kept asking them all what they were sniggering at.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

Slytherins up and down the table were sniggering, twisting in their seats to see Harry’s reaction.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling