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[uh-fend] / əˈfɛnd /


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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

McVay took pains to remind that the Rams are Stafford’s team, seemingly to not offend the Rams’ most important player.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

I certainly didn’t want to offend my seatmate by using the wrong fork.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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