take offense
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I observe that he might also take offense at the implication that he and a younger replacement would be interchangeable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
They don’t take pride where it’s due and take offense too easily.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
“When people want to disparage anything about this damn town, I take offense to it,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2023
"I do take offense, I have to admit because it's quite personal, when you bring up things that you heard that are not true," Schultz responded.
From Salon ● Mar. 30, 2023
“They’re remarkably comfortable, ma’am,” I asserted, trying not to take offense at her clear disdain for my favored footwear.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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