scoff

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 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

Washington insiders would roll their eyes and scoff when anyone would suggest that it be tried.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

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

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

He hadn’t told anyone about the Grim, not even Ron and Hermione, because he knew Ron would panic and Hermione would scoff.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling