offended
Example Sentences
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It is not the first time O'Leary has offended people while talking about his business.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“I’m sure they are deeply offended by my attempts, but yes, yes I do,” Losos says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
"I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb - and I'm not blonde either."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The offended parties can also choose to turn the other cheek, though all eyes seem fixed on the gallows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Then Zohra suddenly drops the candleholder as if she’s deeply offended by it and starts to walk away.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
