scoff
Example Sentences
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People can scoff at that now, but they have short memories.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Laying out a blueprint is one thing, transforming an economy another, but Western observers would be unwise to scoff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The crews of the Negra Francisca and the Don Maca scoff at any purported connection to the narco trade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
There’s a tendency for some to scoff at anything that tries to stay relevant for more than a century, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to do just that.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
"Well, lookie here, my friends. Our waiting paid off. I told you they'd be back, but all you did was scoff."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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