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But more than that, ‘Are we doing things that could actually offend them?’

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

In its statement, Moygashel Bonfire Association said the display might "shock, offend or outrage", but said those involved in making it were exercising their right to freedom of expression.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Not only would a more-efficient system help released inmates get the support they need, it could highlight who is likely to offend again after release.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

“Least as in least likely to offend the president with the rerun of ‘Comics Unleashed’ from 2007 featuring Paula Poundstone and Andy Dick.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

“Really. Will they offend as many people as the last ones?”

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

That’s “diworsification”—ideas watered down to the lowest common denominator, the least innovative option that offends no one.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025

"It was the wrong thing to do. It offends against their own customers' sense of fair play," he added.

From BBC ● May 20, 2025

At the very least, that's not something that offends people.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2024

‘May December’ offends Vili Fualaau, Mary Kay Letourneau’s former student and estranged husband, who felt disrespected when he wasn’t included in telling his story.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2024

“I don't want to hear the word magic, Ella. It offends me. I hate the sound of it. The syllables, even. Grating on the nerves.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

“The subjective displeasure of an offended observer does not amount to a concrete injury,” Sauer said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

“As a Mexican, I’m offended and embarrassed that he is returning as governor,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

She’s a little rain cloud of a person, dour and humorless, though perhaps rightly offended by being passed over.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

England's decision to ship their own food to Mexico, some of which was impounded - although the fish fingers made it through - offended the locals, who pride themselves on their hospitality.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

“Yes, indeed,” cried Mrs. Bennet, offended by his manner of mentioning a country neighbourhood.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

The offending remarks are situated within a nuanced, thoughtful chapter on what makes good art.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

"In our submission 33 years for this offending is manifestly inadequate," he argued.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

In written arguments, they said an additional three years "utterly fails to reflect the gravity of the offending or vindicate the dignity of each of the four victims".

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

The Met has said the original report, made to Devon and Cornwall Police in 2017, was transferred to London because the alleged offending took place within its jurisdiction.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

They were afraid of offending her, afraid of staring at it, even while they were stealing a glance or two.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat