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scornful

[skawrn-fuhl] / ˈskɔrn fəl /




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Garaufis was, however, scornful of the way in which Trump-appointed Deputy Associate Attorney General Trent McCotter went about having the case dismissed.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

When asked if she wants a ceasefire, Zahra is scornful.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

He was a main outlet for scornful comments about Iran’s attackers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

At other times, Trump was more animated, whispering to his legal team and reacting to the proceedings with scornful expressions.

From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2024

Doli gave him a scornful look and did not answer.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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