How to pronounce scoff

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“scoff” in real sentences

82 clips in the index · 23 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. destructive power is nothing to scoff at.

    TED-Ed · hear it here

  2. Critics may scoff at times, but that's nothing new.

    60 Minutes · hear it here

  3. scoff or isue the notion that this parliament should be debating issues of this type about

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  4. And I still would not frown upon or scoff at a half a pound a week

    The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here

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