Example Sentences
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In Shakespeare’s “Henry VI, Part 1,” the brave nobleman Talbot sneers at any knight who is “quite degraded, like a hedge-born swain.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
As she crawls, screams, scratches and sneers, Lawrence maintains a soulful balance between Grace’s creeping delirium and her ceaseless dedication to her newborn son.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2025
Lily sneers that Facebook is “a database of old people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2025
The Senate, which generally sneers at the amateurism of House legislation, would have its turn; if the Senate were successful, the two chambers would then have to bridge what could be substantial differences.
From Slate ● May 20, 2025
One lady he makes eye contact with openly sneers at him like he’s done something wrong.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
