offended
Example Sentences
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His government also offended many Venezuelans last year by shooting off fireworks from the prison at the start of the Christmas holidays.
From Barron's
They go back and forth like this, Welchman laughing, Turing not the least bit offended.
From Literature
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"If he is offended then I am so sorry. I know it's not easy on debut - and it's happened. Everyone is so sensitive, I know that."
From BBC
Carney was asked Monday if he was offended by being called governor.
From Barron's
Wilson later apologized for the remarks, which offended some customers, and stepped down as chairman of Lululemon’s board.
From MarketWatch
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