disparagingly

Example Sentences

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One record exec at the time disparagingly called it a “rock version of a corporate merger.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

As many have noted disparagingly, Netflix’s recent extension of the Sussexes’ deal is still a multi-year affair, but now only gives Netflix a first-look option on future Archewell productions.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2025

In the book, he not only wrote disparagingly of Dr. Franklin, whom he called Rosy, but also said that he and Dr. Crick had used her data without her knowledge.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

"When you meet friends in South Korea you just go shopping or drink coffee," she says, a little disparagingly.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2023

“You’ve got to wonder about a coach who speaks so disparagingly about his player, Reggie. Not exactly the kind of guy you want to mentor kids.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan