scoff at
Example Sentences
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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
There’s a tendency for some to scoff at anything that tries to stay relevant for more than a century, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to do just that.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
The Russians in Barentsburg scoff at the prospect of war in the Arctic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
A cool $70 million is nothing to scoff at.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2025
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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