scorn

Example Sentences

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It was a far cry from the scorn and threats reserved for Europe by its traditional ally the United States at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

I would scorn the factory recommended oil-change interval of 6,000 miles—Fie!

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The alleged bottle thief could suffer public humiliation and/or private scorn if you tell the host and other guests what happened.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Parsons graduated from the University of Florida with a journalism degree, so perhaps he avoids the scorn of Cosell’s ghost.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

He said the words with a particular kind of scorn, and Koffi had the sense that, perhaps, he wasn’t just talking about the sky anymore.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray