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Other counterprotesters mockingly impersonated billionaires by donning crowns or top hats.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

The event led Britain’s Foreign Office to mockingly dub Carrero Blanco “Spain’s first man in space.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

One child shook a finger and yelled, in a mockingly deep voice, “Traitor!”

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025

Commentators mockingly referred to Mutharika as the "Tipp-Ex" president.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

“Why did you bring me out so far?” he asked mockingly.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen