offended
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Now, that joke did actually offend plenty of people, while Obama’s joke offended zero people.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026
Stewart later said he was offended by suggestions he was "slumming it" by moving into US television.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
She said she was left feeling stressed, exhausted and offended, it adds.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
McAfee, apparently already reeling from a column in the Athletic that opined that “College GameDay” has become overwhelmed by McAfee’s “frat-rock prankster” personality, appeared deeply offended.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Not satisfied with one,” the other rejoined in an offended voice, “but must try and make capital out of charity.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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