be offended by
Example Sentences
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Many people would be offended by having this fact bandied about—especially when the Coke-can commentary is part of a larger discussion of the serious problems Haley tied to the size statement.
From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2026
“You should not be offended by that,” Hall said.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 30, 2025
But you have to have free speech, and there’s nothing you could say that someone somewhere won’t be offended by.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
Another added: “People are looking for something to be offended by these days. It’s not like there’s any swear words. I don’t think it’s an issue.”
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
I think the white kids were curious, or perhaps they were afraid that we would be offended by the topic.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
