There has been a long debate about importing an «opt out» process but this is usually met with howls of derision of the horrors of the US class process (which they imported from us and we then abandoned). (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Our suggestion that America should bring back the 55mph speed limit to conserve fuel was met with derision from many quarters, and the argument for a universal 30 mph a limit was apparently in danger of discrediting» the entire pro-environmental movement by making them look like a bunch of lunatic extremists.» (treehugger.com)
I recognized many faces from classes and activities; I heard words of support and snorts of derision from the crowd. (firstthings.com)