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
“We sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt, disappointed, or offended by this incident.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
"What the defendant did offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage," the presiding judge said, according to the Associated Press.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Most of them prefer to say sorry for having offended someone rather than being sorry for the offense itself.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
