be insulted
Example Sentences
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I differ from you in your reaction to be insulted by this shower invitation.
From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2023
"I don't think she'd be insulted, but she reminded me of my mother," a visibly delighted Biden told reporters later.
From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2022
“I don’t think she’ll be insulted, but she reminded me of my mother,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2022
“I don’t think she’d be insulted, but she reminded me of my mother in terms of the look of her and just the generosity,” he said at the time.
From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2022
“Frankly, and I hope you won’t be insulted, no.”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
