offending
Example Sentences
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As it happens, Hegseth wasn’t alone in offending the entire Western world, which he purports to revere.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
He called the offending "organised and sophisticated criminality which has been committed for selfish gain".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"Greed is at the heart of each of you defendants and your offending," he said, adding their behaviour had required an "extensive investigation".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
It's thought criminal allegations Brittan made against Al Fayed now form part of Operation Cornpoppy - the ongoing, active investigation into individuals who may have enabled or facilitated offending by the former Harrods owner.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
By now I was biting away at the offending cuticle, but out of the corner of my eye I could see Call nodding his head vigorously, pumping up for a big affirmative statement.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
