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

When he or she starts getting dopily mocked as “boring.”

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

In the past it was mocked for calling itself the "Party of Wales" but having concentrated support only in certain parts of it.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“Such is life,” I said, and mocked a sigh.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner