Sentence examples similar to it appears laughable from inspiring English sources

His claim that he alone could lead Fifa through its current crisis appears laughable to those outside but those listening to the deadening speeches inside had largely long since decided how they were going to vote.

Though it may appear laughable at first glance, actually acting out a given situation instills the physical sense of why behind the formalism to come.

That she might attempt a tour on the scale of the one that arrived at the Nassau Coliseum here on Wednesday night would have appeared laughable and worrying.

All the things which were once admired about her are now used to bash her and make her appear laughable or monstrous or desperate.

Although the filing of liens for outrageous sums or other seemingly frivolous claims might appear laughable, dealing with them can be nightmarish, so much so that the F.B.I. has labeled the strategy "paper terrorism".

If we focus only on imprisonment, which is still often the preferred mode of punishment in many penal systems, this suggestion will appear laughable; but if we think instead of punishments such as Community Service Orders (now part of what is called Community Payback) or probation, it might seem more plausible.

Ohio State's chances of winning a national title appeared laughable when the Buckeyes lost at home, by 14 points, to Virginia Tech on Sept.6.

Right now, that prospect appears almost laughable.

It was laughable in its familiarity.

It would be laughable were it not dangerous.

Bent said: "It was laughable.