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

Ravn Rasmussen said his feathers were not ruffled by Trump's mockery.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

He wished he could tell them this without inviting their mockery or their pity.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson