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Meanings of meet with derision in English

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Usage of meet with derision in English
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The Princess's cries for Orloff, her husband and saviour, are met with derision.
Love affairs of the Courts of Europe
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The proposal was met with derision from Democrats and Republicans.
The Irish Times
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The appointment was met with derision in some quarters.
The Guardian
4
His promise to open a proper Legislative Chamber on 1st May was met with derision.
The Fight for the Republic in China
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My efforts were met with derision and ridicule.
Feminist dot com
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Artistic restrictions also meant Pärt's early attempts to embrace Schoenberg's serialism were met with derision from the establishment.
Radio NZ
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Trump's threat to issue an executive revoking Hong Kong's special status over Beijing authoritarian actions were met with derision.
News.com.au
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The suggestion that Dana Rosemary Scallon should contest the Presidency was met with derision and disbelief on all sides.
The Irish Times
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When the hunchback approached the merchant to declare his feelings toward the maiden, he was met with derision and insult.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine
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Since any publicity surrounding gym ascents is only met with derision, I don't care how good the edge is when inside.
Climbing Magazine
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The notion would have met with derision after the opening-day home defeat by Aston Villa and the vehement ba(...)
The Irish Times
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He has said he kept his underwear on and didn't enjoy it, a claim met with derision most everywhere except within his family.
NY Magazine
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The notion would have met with derision after the opening-day home defeat by Aston Villa and the vehement backlash that rocked the club.
The Irish Times