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
Just ask the Post Office, which in 2001 wasted £2m to rebrand as Consignia, only to reverse course after the baffling name became a laughing stock.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 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
Owner of logistics and supply chain company PS Forwarding, Jason Bona, told the Today programme the incident made Heathrow a "laughing stock" in the global freight community.
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
