They scoff at the notion that a candidate would want to spend a moment anywhere but here.

Thomas scoffed at the notion that he might be a marked man.

Republicans scoff at the notion of a big Democratic resurgence.

But others, including some people who work on his staff, scoff at the notion.

And he scoffed at the notion that his administration had avoided public review.

In an interview, he scoffed at the notion of a deal.

Other legislators scoffed at the notion of an appearance problem.

Republicans scoff at the notion that their plan caused problems with the spending bill.

He scoffed at the notion that one should drink the best of the wine first.

Democratic leaders scoffed at the notion that Republicans could develop credibility on education.