jeering

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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

A video shows the crowd jeering at the officers as they’re being escorted out of the area by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

So what if the device that turns his jeering bullies into pals seems a little pat?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

This was just like Arielle and Poppy taunting and jeering, making her think she was small.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi