scoffing
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors, in a letter seeking a tougher sentence, questioned the sincerity of Kwon’s apologies and noted his history of scoffing at the authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Amid the scoffing, Morgan Stanley analyst Todd Castagno mapped the AI ecosystem’s circular flows in a Wednesday note.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025
Yet many people are scoffing at the idea of anyone checking up.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024
“I remember people ridiculing and scoffing at the demand for $15,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
I got a drink and risked scoffing the last Penguin biscuit 'cause there was nothing else in the tin but Ginger Nuts and Lemon Puffs.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
