inoffensive
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But, more pertinently, Hegseth’s fear of the phrase “diversity is our strength,” an idiom so blandly inoffensive you can probably find it embroidered on a hand towel at T.J.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
All of a Familiar’s behaviors are intended to be approachable and inoffensive, says Morgan Pope, a Familiar Machines roboticist who spent almost eight years at Disney Research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
She described Ruben as "inoffensive" and "a normal bloke", adding that "Jon was definitely the leader, he was in charge" and if the children needed quietening down "he would speak to them like a teacher".
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
We must behave in a manner that is pleasurable and inoffensive to them, in a manner that aligns with the characters on their favorite television show.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2026
“Oi heard they had some trouble up on Mauthen farm,” I said, keeping my information as vague and inoffensive as possible.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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