mocked

Example Sentences

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He had gotten a laugh a moment before when he mocked President James Madison for not having a ballroom when the White House was burned by the British during the War of 1812.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Pratt’s fan-generated AI election campaign videos have been praised and mocked, but heavily shared.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

In his own Senate hearing last month, Warsh mocked policymakers and economists for ignoring Friedman’s dictum.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

CNN initially faced scepticism and struggles - being mocked as the "Chicken Noodle Network" in its early years by those who thought it would not succeed.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“Why, it looks as if our fire-eater would rather let someone else light the fire today,” he mocked.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke