mockery

Example Sentences

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The backdoor Roth means anyone can immediately put money into a Roth regardless of how much they earn — pretty much making a mockery of the modified adjusted gross income limits for Roth contributions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Videos, interviews and social media posts discussing the moment have circulated widely, with reactions ranging from mockery to genuine curiosity.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

But like all families, there's a lot of affectionate mockery.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It swiftly came in for mockery from rival Anthropic, which has staked its reputation on safety and data security.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

And when Admetus cried out, “A ghost! Is it a trick—some mockery of the gods?”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton