Sentences with phrase «of scoffing»

Regardless of the scoffing of the adjusters and the defense lawyers, Dr. Houss was seriously hurt.

It is evidence, evidence, evidence that creates new understanding even in the face of scoffing and mocking intransigence.

With games that are no longer afraid to broach any number of mature themes and issues, and in some cases even have the power to make players cry, non-gamers may one day soon — instead of scoffing at the images displayed our on screens as they pass by — actually want to sit down and watch, caught up in the scenes unfolding before them.

I've watched a good bit of scoffing go on, most of it measured and respectful, particularly among industry pundits, in the first 36 hours or so since Howey's «bombshell,» the AuthorsEarnings.com site went live with its survey, its petition, and Howey's controversial report on new sales estimates based on Amazon rankings.

Over the years I've done my share of scoffing at people who make a fuss over privacy.

Most of us scoffed at the idea not realizing that in a few short days we'd be raking in the cash.

A few of them scoff, but a few of them are confused.

«When it came to a contraption that could «cool the air»,» Basile writes, «not only did many people not understand why it was necessary, but plenty of them scoffed at the notion that such a thing could even exist.»

You might look at this in the listing and just kind of scoff.

In one scene, Turner scoffs at the more realistic paintings now being hung for observation instead of his Impressionistic ones, and we sort of scoff alongside him.

Roadie Directed by: Michael Cuesta Starring: Ron Eldard, Bobby Cannavale, Jill Hennessy Rating: Not Yet Rated Release Date: January 6, 2012 TRAILER SCORE: 8/10 Thoughts by TSR: I will admit I kind of scoffed at the plot synopsis of this film when I first read it.

This is where I usually start to lose people because most of them scoff and say that if somebody wants a pet, they can go to a shelter.

Not exact matches

In our cynical age, many might scoff at such an old - fashioned motto (or, indeed, at the power of any motto or slogan).

That's a lot of money, nothing to scoff at there.

Facing opposition from internet pioneers, online companies, members of Congress and the vast majority of Americans — all of whom are worried about broadband providers offering cut - down packages of services rather than the full internet — he released a jokey video scoffing at their dire predictions.

To anyone balking at the idea of renting out a non traditional workspace, Jiang scoffs.

Ackman scoffed at the idea that such bulk customers could actually exist, and predicted the change would be the downfall of Herbalife, destroying its ability to recruit new distributors.

A decade ago, the 53 - year - old chairman and CEO of Toronto - based marketing holding company MDC Partners invested heavily in tech - savvy agencies staffed with creative entrepreneurs that scoffed at the lumbering dinosaurs of the traditional ad world.

It's hard not to scoff at some of the products you see pitched in infomercials — but the format deserves a little respect.

Still, no matter the comparison, Domino's upper limit of 4,590 calories for an extra large, hand tossed, feast pizza is nothing to scoff at.

In his April 18 tweet, Trump scoffed at a police sketch artist drawing that Daniels recently had made of a man she said threatened her in 2011 over her alleged affair with Trump.

Maybe that's why so many have long scoffed at the idea of a «chief innovation officer.»

It's not difficult to find numerous examples of now - famous business people whose friends and family scoffed at their ideas that seemed crazily far - fetched, but were just what the marketplace needed.

If you're a fan of Shark Tank, you've likely seen the panel of investors scoff at what a founder claims his business is worth.

Some might scoff at the idea of using emojis and jokes about modern tech to communicate, but these are just small examples of Coach K's ability to communicate in a way that his players understand and appreciate.

Arizona's fearsome rushing attack is nothing to scoff at, but Purdue has come so far from a team that Vegas set at 2.5 wins at the start of the season — they'll come out looking to cap the season with a win.

(Now that the economy has slowed, some of the companies that initially scoffed at Quartet's small volume are calling Rourke back, saying, «We'll take that $ 1,000 a month.»

Additionally, anyone who has attended tech conferences might either laugh or scoff (or both) at the availability of this product at all given how tech companies regularly hand out free shirts (among other useless pieces of «swag») with their logos ad nauseum.

I have heard everyone from my Inc. colleague Howard Tullman to venture capitalist Peter Thiel scoff at the value of a four - year - degree experience in today's work environment.

In the interview, Kenney scoffed at that suggestion and suggested a combination of a stable family background and skills training could ensure a path to success for Canadian youth.

While his competitor initially scoffed at his unusual buyout offer, Johnson kept emphasizing that the company would gain access to the resources of a larger, more professional organization.

Many pros openly scoffed at the notion that Sarao was the sole culprit of the spectacular plunge on May 6, 2010.

The friend, who came from a family of entrepreneurs, scoffed.

(How many economic experts scoffed at the very idea of a recession?)

BlackBerry loyalists scoffed at T - Mobile's nationwide promotion encouraging BlackBerry users to upgrade to an iPhone 5s, but the leaked results of the promotion tell a different story.

Some may scoff, but to the well - heeled traveller with the right connections, membership to a club like the Soho provides a port - of - call in most major cities — a plush haven where one can entertain a client away from the prying eyes of the hoi polloi or, in some cases, crash for a few days on nothing more than your own recognizance.

Those unfamiliar with this market may scoff at paying $ 120 for a keyboard, but this is one of those things you have to try yourself to understand.

Few of them are scoffing now.

While Republicans mostly scoffed at the idea of a tariff, several Democrats said later this week they were willing to support it.

So in September, when Cain unveiled his 9 -9-9 tax plan as the panacea for America's economic ills, both sides of the political aisle were quick to scoff at its simplicity.

Soderbergh was never the sort of anti-establishment rebel who scoffed at big studio pleasures.

As U.S. equity markets enter a correction you'll hear a lot of people scoff at the phrase «stay the course.»

If you're one of those shaving traditionalists who scoffs at the idea of those poor men who still use cheap cartridge razors or worse still, even cheaper disposables, you can probably stop reading right now as we can assume you already know all there is to know about straight and safety razors.

Most people will immediately scoff at even the suggestion of taking cold showers, labeling it as «crazy».

Even those respondents who weren't decidedly anti-human resources scoffed at the notion that HR is a neutral entity serving both employee and employer in pursuit of the greater good.

Howard Marks As U.S. equity markets enter a correction you'll hear a lot of people scoff at the phrase «stay the course.»

The investment intentions survey released in early July (scoff, but it's the best piece of forward - looking data we've got) suggested the hit would be only 20 %.

Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, used that dirty word that investors scoff at: bubble.

When I caught wind of Bitcoin as a newly minted MBA in the summer of 2012, I immediately scoffed.

Small deals that Wall Street would have scoffed at just a couple of years ago have become prime targets for the likes of Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan.