derision
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For all the derision heaped upon Sofia’s keen directorial eye and scrupulous vision, a behind-the-scenes look only makes the details all the more impressive.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
But as photos of the poor attendance circulated on social media during the weekend, USC chose to release a statement responding to the online derision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Ship Fever,” the title novella in Andrea Barrett’s collection of short stories, is the tale of a young doctor who, stung by the derision of the woman he loves, offers his services at the station.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
It earned enough derision that El-Sayed put out a statement to his followers about how such comments were “unkind and unhelpful” and that if you supported him, “please stop.”
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Piggy once more was the center of social derision so that everyone felt cheerful and normal.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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