offended
Example Sentences
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It was not the first time O'Leary had offended people while talking about his business.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Consider its waiver, then, not just a warning but an attempt to weed out those who may be offended or triggered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
It is not the first time O'Leary has offended people while talking about his business.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
It’s about trying to expand the possibility of dialogue beyond the boundaries of those most offended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Tío Cucho was offended and said if Mami didn’t want Rita around, then she wouldn’t see him either.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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