scoffing

Example Sentences

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But they can’t be surprised by the widespread public scoffing at the denial, especially in light of the institution’s longstanding hostility to Dehlin.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

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

He insisted he had the right to maintain his own septic system, scoffing at a regulation that it be done by an approved firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

The man made a scoffing sound, then had a short bout of racking coughs.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner