as in to walk over
to show contempt for
her carpentry skills are nothing to sniff at
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But the Gaza proposal should be seen in the context of a president who believes fervently in his own power of persuasion, who disdains traditional diplomacy, and whose Mideast envoy is a businessman with no experience in that field.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
5 Feb. 2025 -
For the Post’s editorial board to disdain substantial Chinese production for the rest of the world is for those same editorialists to disdain the division of labor that is at the root of all productive advance.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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People hated Japanese-Americans after the war, Scott Kido said between tears.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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The new 2025 Wells Fargo Money Study, based on surveys of nearly 4,000 Americans, tabulated several pieces of shopworn advice that consumers have grown to hate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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In one month, Trump has unilaterally changed the paradigm, disrespecting our European friends and putting us in harm’s way.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Gregory remains skeptical, and while Tea might not be my favorite person, the way Dr. G is shifting blame and disrespecting his wife is hard to ignore.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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It’s never made clear why Michelle despises Neurocasters, leaving us to extrapolate her rationale.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dear Anna, My partner of three years absolutely despises Valentine’s Day.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Warriors star Draymond Green even dissed the format during an on-court interview.—
Kyle Stokes,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
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That’s no small feat considering that many critics dissed the movie.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Sniff (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniff%20%28at%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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