offend
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A sympathetic observer might fairly wonder what the point is of a grand moral pronouncement—one issued by the pope or any religious figure—that doesn’t offend or seriously challenge honored cultural arbiters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Yet the majority treats Louisiana’s mapmaking choices that offend Section 2 as if they arrived unmarked by history.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
Friends and family often avoid asking questions altogether because "they're not sure if they'll offend me... so they avoid the topic completely".
From BBC • May 5, 2026
"I didn't mean to offend anyone," he said, seeming shy and uncomfortable with the media attention the project has generated.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“For heaven’s sake, madam, speak lower. What advantage can it be for you to offend Mr. Darcy? You will never recommend yourself to his friend by so doing!”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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