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affronted







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An afterthought if not a redheaded stepchild, though expect affronted fellow media outlets to freak out because of what NBC News once was, not what it is.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

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

“No, not I,” Mona objected, as if affronted.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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