Sentence examples for for derision from inspiring English sources

John Profumo, the war secretary, became a target for derision.

Britain's pollsters came in for derision after the country's general election just over a year ago.

In this debate, the River Line is often singled out for derision.

Sunnis, who dominate it, are deeply suspicious of the new Iraqi order, often singling out Mr Maliki for derision.

In the N.B.A., where James is expected to be the star, these would be cause for derision.

But the targets are too im portant for buckshot, too tragic for derision, too seri ous for caricature.

Social media is also full of derision for Georgian politicians.

Or the support of vacuous political candidates because of their telegenic qualities, earthiness or beer-sharing abilities — despite their impulsive lust for war, derision of intellectualism and disregard for scientific fact.

For insubordination, for disrespecting the Office of the President of the United States and for allowing derision of the White House among his staff, General Stanley McChrystal must resign.

What term could economic conservatives turn to for suitable derision?

The main justification for the derision was the fate of the Palestinians.