The triviality of the patent drew widespread derision, but Microsoft said it was an innovation that improved user experience.

My point is, they serve no purpose except drawing hate and derision from other games.

This drew derision from aid agencies such as Oxfam.

When the secretary reissued the policy guidelines in August, the message drew respect and derision from officers and enlisted troops.

Mr. Skinner's statement has already drawn applause and derision.

Mr. Nader's announcement drew almost universal derision from Democrats, even among those who said they were close to him.

He did not help matters when he claimed he had spent $50,000 a year on "purified water," drawing national derision.

This habit has drawn both commentary and derision .

The decision drew derision from the press, as the Associated Press termed this reversal a "surrender."

Fields' frugality also led him to keep dairy cows on the mansion's lawn, drawing derision from urban citizens.