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affronted







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But it wasn’t just Catholics who were affronted.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Catholic bishops Monday, warning that the forceful removal of immigrants affronted the "infinite and transcendent dignity" accorded to all human beings and would "end badly."

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025

And all indications are that he is prepared to inflict considerable economic and environmental damage to assuage his affronted pride.

From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024

But a strong chorus of support for punishing Mr. Li made it clear that his words had affronted a far broader cohort than Chinese officialdom.

From New York Times • May 17, 2023

“No, sir. Only . ..” The colonel lifted his eyes as though affronted and studied the chaplain with aloof distrust.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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