State officials initially scoffed at the separation-of-powers argument, depicting it as a legal strategy of last resort.

Archie initially scoffs at the service until Edith advises him that it is worth at least $2,000.

Martin is very skeptical and initially scoffs at Joseph's claims.

Kelly encourages Tom to read Twilight, to which he initially scoffs, but after reading them finds he loves the books.

In spite of scoffing at the idea initially, Dodge earnestly wrestled with the possibility for several years.

Initially scoffing, they are both noticeably moved by it.

Government officials initially scoffed at the group.

Jackson initially scoffed at McGuire's youth, but the two became very close as the war progressed.

The men initially scoff at the idea, but soon grow nervous when they worry that they'll lose face if they refuse to play.

A different report by a police investigator says that the other dancer at the party initially scoffed that the allegation of rape was a "crock."