scoff
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It’s easy to scoff at French rioting as its national past time, but what’s unfolding now is different.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Some ticket hopefuls scoff at the price tags, which are far higher than the widely promoted $28 tickets that half a million people snagged in the first locals presale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
"He comes in here, has a good old scoff, and then a sleep and goes off for a bit," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
You can scoff at forced fun, but staying late for those planned happy hours or conference-room holiday parties might mentally pay off.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
When Ash simply stared at her, dumbfounded, Clara said, “It may not be your dream, Stepsister, but do not scoff at those who do dream of it.”
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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