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The crews of the Negra Francisca and the Don Maca scoff at any purported connection to the narco trade.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Of course, statisticians would scoff at using one past episode to try to make a prediction about oil prices 36 years later.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The Russians in Barentsburg scoff at the prospect of war in the Arctic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

“King of the Hill” camps out somewhere on the rich land between, acknowledging an exurban populace bound to a set of values supposed “elites” might scoff at.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 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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