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
The replies to his post were filled with scoffing.
From Salon ● Nov. 10, 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
“I remember people ridiculing and scoffing at the demand for $15,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Lured by the Westing house, they stood at their side windows scoffing at the danger, daring to dream.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
