| The comic had risen through the standup ranks, working hard at developing an act after his initial performances drew derision. |
| By the time he got back, they were gone, which was just as well because much of the rage and derision was directed at him. |
| They present a perfect blend of pathos, wonder, derision, fear, disgust and fury. |
| She is an incredible artist who has endured public derision and scorn for well over a decade. |
| And the president's habit of roughing people up with jocular derision doesn't work as well when the trappings of power aren't all around him. |
| I turned up at the dude ranch in jodhpurs, to the derision of cowhands and guests alike. |
