laughing stock
Example Sentences
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In a July 4, 2013, email to Nikolic, Epstein wrote: “Bill risks going from richest man to biggest hypocrite, melinda a laughing stock, pledges will disappear as a result.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
Despite pleas for her husband to downgrade, she said he refused - accusing her of wanting to "turn him into a laughing stock by making him drive a small car".
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025
But having told Variety that his goal was to “revive cinema and make bold choices,” the news about Kool-Aid makes Matt a laughing stock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2025
Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye denied the incident had made the airport a "laughing stock".
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2025
“Tommy,” I wanted to say to him, “you’re going to make yourself a laughing stock all over again. Imaginary animals? What’s up with you?”
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
