jeering

Example Sentences

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“This is a family town,” the arresting officer tells jeering onlookers as he and the two others handcuff Gamble.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“It just sounds pretty boring,” he says, and pushes a jeering mob of brainless sheep to repeat whatever he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

Undeterred, she began dancing before enduring more whistles and jeering during her on-court interview.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Every child squirming through the crowd became her brother Tyrion, jeering at her as he had jeered when Joffrey died.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin