offended
Example Sentences
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Instead, the cyber-criminals asked the agency to retract an advisory that it issued in May about the gang, saying it was "offended" by its characterisation.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Instead, the cybercriminals are asking the agency to retract an advisory that it issued about the gang, saying it was "offended" by its characterisation.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 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’s about trying to expand the possibility of dialogue beyond the boundaries of those most offended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“He’s not dumb, Dad,” Matt answered, offended, petting the sleeping head of a black mongrel dog in the back seat.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
