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Derisive as may have been your intention, but that is a sign of civilized being.
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Derisive comparison of a man's gun to a man's penis is the ology of the illegal government and its collaborators.
Man with a Gun Frankie Sachs 2011
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Derisive as may have been your intention, but that is a sign of civilized being.
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Derisive references to the scandal surrounding Mr. Newton were everywhere.
Auburn Pulls Off Implausible Comeback Darren Everson 2010
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Derisive murmuring followed Tarris as he shouldered toward Elothur, who was standing near a group of towns-people clustered in a sultry patch of shade.
Father Swarat Matt Dennison 2010
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Derisive, juvenile monikers notwithstanding by Michael McCoy on Friday, Aug 1, 2008 at 7: 40: 12 PM
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Derisive sneering has its place, as I said earlier Joseph.
Choice. Ann Althouse 2008
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Derisive chanting, etc. by the execution squad was a novel exercise in motivational speech.
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Derisive songs have been sung mocking the bloating attributes of these tiny powerhouses.
Japanese Recipe, Live-action Edition: All About Anko | The Anime Blog 2007
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Derisive laughter and jeers were heard last week when he was asked at a candidates forum if he thought the killing of Mr. Diallo was a crime and Mr. Ferrer answered, "You know, I'm not a lawyer."
THE NEWS BLOG 2005
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