contemptuously
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One of the few scenes that makes its point emphatically is nevertheless effective and droll: Meyers contemptuously introduces a rival group of young creative types who frequent the same meeting space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The minister replied contemptuously that ballet dancers were like saffron — the most expensive spice — on hospital food, an extravagance.
From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2024
On the recording with the council members, he speaks contemptuously of the current city leadership, calling it “a rudderless ship.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
Really Frustrated: If I read this correctly, only you and your sister know your mom’s seemingly innocent Andrew questions repeatedly, ritually — and contemptuously — defy explicit requests for her not to do that.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 21, 2022
"I mean how about us? Suppose the beast comes when you're all away. I can't see proper, and if I get scared-" Jack broke in, contemptuously.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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