scoff

Example Sentences

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But the Seahawks tend to look at those numbers and scoff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Poehler might be far from an unknown, but that kind of attention is nothing to scoff at, especially when the podcast market is as crowded as it is.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

If you've lost track of what thrilled - and infuriated - users in 2025, here's a handy recall: a round-up of the year's moments that made the country pause, laugh, or even scoff.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

It’s easy to scoff at such tricks from the outside.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

“Miss Leefolt, you checked in Ross’s bed? He been sneaking things and sticking em—” Miss Hilly scoff real loud.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett