But he would not name the informer, and officials have scoffed at the notion.

But American officials scoff at these proposals.

Republican officials scoff at the Kerry campaign's talk of big gains among elderly voters.

Privately, other American officials and analysts scoffed at the threat by Japan's auto makers to break off cooperation.

The officials scoffed at the old deeds, the farmers remember, as worthless.

Many elected officials from the city and in the Legislature scoffed at the proposal.

Though the bureau disclaimed any intent to provide an accurate total, advocates and officials scoffed at the count.

Israeli officials scoffed at the accusation that they wanted to snuff out progress toward peace and Palestinian statehood.

One official scoffed at all the maneuvering, given that there was precious little to maneuver over.

Israeli officials scoffed at that notion today.