jeer
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Now, his detractors use the same phrase at his rallies to jeer him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
Many say they plan to jeer him or otherwise protest his presence.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2024
D’Angelo Russell walked to the bench in the first quarter, goading the New Orleans crowd to jeer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
It was not long after his supporters had also started to boo and jeer at reporters for asking questions.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2024
He was talking, but no sound came from his mouth; searchers milled curiously in the snowy background, raising on tiptoe to jeer silently at the camera.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
“Good evening, everyone,” Bass began over jeers, in the tone of an elementary school teacher who knows her students are going to act extra.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The jeers included "No to war!" and "Protect Article 9!"
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
And after England's win against Croatia, the first hydration break during the match between Ghana and Panama was also greeted by jeers.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
When the U.S. flag was paraded onto the pitch during the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City last week, jeers rained down from the crowd.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The whole party burst into jeers and laughter.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
Venezuelans jeered acting president Delcy Rodríguez and mocked National Guard troops, while some U.S. lawmakers criticized the government for allegedly limiting aid access.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
At others, he does so little defending that he is openly jeered inside the Bernabeu Stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Some of those fans turned their backs during the national anthem, which many in the stands jeered at its start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The Northern Irishman was jeered on every throw by the Dublin crowd as he suffered a 6-0 humbling at the hands of a ruthless Price.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
“Justice, sir—” “That’s not what justice is,” the colonel jeered, and began pounding the table again with his big fat hand.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
The first lady insists that the jeering did not upset her.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
“This is a family town,” the arresting officer tells jeering onlookers as he and the two others handcuff Gamble.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
“I know many of the members across the House will find these facts to be incredible,” Starmer said to jeering lawmakers on Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Whether we consume their content as genuine fans or jeering critics, we’re still offering up our engagement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
It was a peculiar, cracked, braying, jeering note; in his mind Winston called it a yellow note.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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