snickers

Example Sentences

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In point 16 of the X post, Karp wrote: "The culture almost snickers at Musk's interest in grand narrative, as if billionaires ought to simply stay in their lane of enriching themselves."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

I can also explain why, despite the snickers and stares and perpetually blooming bruises, it’s still worth it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 21, 2025

But while the issue can generate snickers from some in Congress, serious lawmakers in both parties think it’s crucial for national security to figure out what these phenomena are — and where they’re coming from.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2023

That threat was greeted with snickers of laughter.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2023

There were some snickers from the campers, but none of them said anything.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan