deriding
Example Sentences
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Deriding this effect as “spooky action at a distance,” Einstein argued that quantum mechanics must be flawed or incomplete.
From Scientific American • Jul. 28, 2018
Deriding Mr. Cisneros as a “wishy-washy” newcomer to the party, Mr. Thorburn said he would strike back hard if the committee were to attack him, as it did Ms. Moser.
From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2018
Deriding a competitor for playing their strengths and applying an effective strategy displays astounding self-loathing and immaturity.
From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2016
Deriding Brandt's "arrogant demands," Stoph declared that East Germans would settle for nothing less than immediate diplomatic recognition.
From Time Magazine Archive
Take but a scrip and staff, With sandals for your feet, to-day; Though fools in folly laugh, Deriding that you leave the less— Their idle dream of happiness!
From The Piper and the Reed by Norwood, Robert W.
