ridiculed

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Ridiculed at first, Teevens’ no-tackling-in-practice approach was eventually adopted by the entire Ivy League.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025

Ridiculed by sections of French media, they won a 2014 court case for defamation before losing a lawsuit against the French National Centre for Scientific Research.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2022

Ridiculed, roasted and ripped all year long after the revelation of the franchise’s sign-stealing tactics in previous seasons, the Astros still summoned enough October heart and poise to reach the brink of another World Series.

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2020

Ridiculed, roasted and ripped all year long, the Astros still summoned enough October heart and poise to reach the brink of another World Series.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2020

Ridiculed and insulted by her contemporaries, she went under after trying ordeals.

From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel