jeering
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"They were all cheering and jeering, doing things that they would never normally do," she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“This is a family town,” the arresting officer tells jeering onlookers as he and the two others handcuff Gamble.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
A video shows the crowd jeering at the officers as they’re being escorted out of the area by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
Undeterred, she began dancing before enduring more whistles and jeering during her on-court interview.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
"That's a clever beast," said Piggy, jeering, "if it can hide on this island."
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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