Sentences with phrase «scoff if»

Scoff if you like, but know this: During 2008 (through Oct. 15), the value of an index of carbon credits - which you can now purchase on the New York Stock Exchange - grew 5.4 %.

While the healthiest among us have always considered fruit to be the ideal dessert, the reality is that most of us would scoff if someone offered us an apple or an orange for our after - dinner sweet treat.

(look up and verify) Scoff if you want, but I believe the big war machine is slowly churning to catch up with the times, as evidenced by the number of traditionally published books in Bookbub and the lower ebook prices of traditional titles.

Scoff if you must at the notion of a Jaguar crossover, but it's important to keep in mind that without one, the storied British brand may have been on the way to taking a permanent cat nap.

Believe it or not — and scoff if you will — in many ways, this one's actually the summer's most entertaining flick.

Scoff if you will at Thoros of Myr for the top knot despite his receding hairline, but his technique for keeping his hair out of his face would be revolutionary technology in the Iron Islands.

Scoff if you wish but that's between you and your Maker.

Wouldn't you scoff if someone were to tell you that the Earth rides on the back of a VERY large turtle?

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Alfa Romeo exited the US market back in the mid-1990s, and if you had told me prior to the financial crisis that the legendary Italian brand would be back, I'd have scoffed.

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.

If you're not the type to scoff at other people's needs, show up late, and spread yourself out over two or three train seats (just stop that one, people!)

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.

While analysts and international observers have been — understandably — quick to scoff at Maduro's latest attempt to restore growth to his economically battered country, this effort could show promise if done properly.

Jesus is coming very soon that date may 21 2011 is not according to the bible at all neither is the rapture satan is working hard to counterfeit God's true word and to have people disbeileve the bible and scoff and laugh at christians if you read the bible carefylly u see clearly this is not found in the bible i beleive these people are followers thats why its so inportant for us to seek for ourselves and it so bovious God is soo real and its true also that there has to be an end because there is so much sadness and war in this world many people beleive the end of the world, but the end will be realy to sin..

Chuckles «Same with the monkeys creating war and peace, if that did happen, would you still scoff, bring up odds and say that it isn't possible?»

Same with the monkeys creating war and peace, if that did happen, would you still scoff, bring up odds and say that it isn't possible?

And the same can be true of the Edomites spoken of in the Bible — that many scientists scoffed at the idea as if they were a made up people, that is, until the discovery of the city of Petra.

Castro himself was rather upfront about the departing citizens: «Those that are leaving from Mariel are the scum of the country... who are welcome to leave Cuba if any country will have them,» he scoffed at a 1980 May Day celebration during the height of the migration.

What is at first heard and perhaps scoffed at, if it is true gets listened to, thought about, and finally accepted by enough people to place behind it the power of public opinion.

Why should any rational adult accept at face value a claim that if made about anything other than religion, would be scoffed at as a lie?

He liked the way she scoffed at him, as if he were a child.

I can guarantee that if the bowl were real, you wouldn't be staring at it for quite so long, as you would have scoffed it down.

If you were to tell me back then, that I would later relocate half - way across the globe, and settle for a few years in the South American continent, and more specifically in Buenos Aires, which was known for many decades as the «Paris of South America», I would have really scoffed in your face.

If the Suns don't won't 25 (or 30), much less freaking 41 (which is.500 and very unlikely to sniff the playoffs), next year is everyone here still going to scoff at rcastillo for his claim that Booker isn't a winner?

Oh how we laugh and scoff at these desperate clubs like Man City and Chelsea who feel they have been lax if they have not spent at least a small country's national debt during a transfer window.

If we go on to win it, that might make up a bit, we can't scoff at Euro titles no matter how second rate it is.

You'll see from the video below that he takes a cheeky look to see if any coaching staff are watching, ignoring the vast array of cameras directed toward the pitch and bench, before scoffing a tea - cake.

In light of recent events, some may scoff at the «well if Manchester United are bidding for them, they must be available» school of thought, but there was certainly a truth to the possibility of acquiring their previous targets.

Asked if he was worried that the Leafs might post the quote on their bulletin board, Melrose scoffed.

I think if they had their full crew each week they might have climbed up even farther in the Standings (not that a top half finish is anything to scoff at) and that might have made the difference for them in the Playoffs.

Usually, I scoff at «ifs» but your comment is quite correct.

If you're scoffing at that sort of world - cup international experience then God only knows what sort of legendary player Arsene has to sign to make you happy.

Lots of people scoff at the giant turkey legs, but if you figure you could probably feed your whole family from it plus some veggie sticks or fruit, and you've got decent food at a decent price.

If we re-focus the lens and take a glance at what underlies the behaviours we're invited to scoff at, there's some really meaty stuff to think about.

If you are one of those that scoffs at comparing ourselves with other cultures, let's look elsewhere than so - called third world societies.

If your mom scoffed at your birth plan or immediately suggested that you reconsider, she might not be the most supportive when you are trying to make sure your birth plan actually goes according to plan.

Now, if you asked me how much I knew about stillbirth five months ago, I would have scoffed at you.

«Imagine if George W. Bush or Dick Cheney had escaped to the Hamptons for some R&R in the middle of Katrina,» scoffed one party loyalist.

To have never voted says two things to me: 1) he has scoffed at what is a precious right that we enjoy in this country, that so many people in the world have, do, and will die for; 2) if, in all his adult life, he has never found another human being worthy of his vote, he must think very highly of himself.

Medenica scoffed at concerns about the Shinnecock opening a casino a Belmont Park in Nassau County «We don't see anything rising at Belmont soon, if ever,» he said.

«It's not even 2016 yet,» de Blasio scoffed Thursday when asked if he'd back Cuomo, who he once called a good friend but is now locked in a bitter feud with.

When I mention clean - coal technology to Judy Bonds, a local activist and coal miner's daughter in Whitesville, West Virginia, she scoffs: «Even if you could get marshmallows to come out of a power plant's smokestacks, you can't wash the blood off coal.»

For many years I scoffed at yoga — «I'm not a «yoga person»» I'd say, «If I'm going to spend time working out, I'm going to get a real workout in — one that leaves me drenched in sweat and sore for days.»

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, but it does mean we need to make some changes, add in a hefty dose of moderation and allow your tastebuds to reset — if you've been scoffing down sugar - laden goodies for, like, ever, then it's going to take a while before you find the taste of juicy, fresh strawberries as sweet as your favorite candies.

But if not compared to the pull apart gluten rolls you are used to, these are nothing to scoff at.

If you deploy such a combination, studies indicate that you'll have a leg up on those that scoff at vibration machines.

If you're like me, you had never heard of these concepts, or maybe you scoffed at the idea.

If you'd asked me a year ago if I'd ever write the words «I sure do love this dainty pink holo», I'd probably scofIf you'd asked me a year ago if I'd ever write the words «I sure do love this dainty pink holo», I'd probably scofif I'd ever write the words «I sure do love this dainty pink holo», I'd probably scoff.

If you ever scoffed at the idea of «must have» garments (like I once did) this outfit should change your mind.