offend

Example Sentences

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He doesn’t mean to offend, though other people’s feelings are a luxury he has never been able to afford.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

She’s over wasting time plucking chin hairs, searching for brain fog-induced lost reading glasses and — most of all — withholding her opinions so as not to offend others.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

He explains that white is "not about inspiration but being careful not to offend", with Cloud Dancer embodying "austerity, moral minimalism and the idea that neutrality signifies virtue".

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

“I hope I won’t offend if I say that the purpose of this Restoration Ring was never to air your code of ethics.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Too fair all around, as though he couldn’t offend anybody.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee