jeering

Example Sentences

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The first lady insists that the jeering did not upset her.

From BBC • May 17, 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

“It just sounds pretty boring,” he says, and pushes a jeering mob of brainless sheep to repeat whatever he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Undeterred, she began dancing before enduring more whistles and jeering during her on-court interview.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The crowd was in a turmoil now, shouting, jeering, urging Janza on.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier