offending
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In addition to Stewart’s ill-conceived effort to raise awareness of the unhoused crisis, the offending image was part of a carousel promoting her QVC candle collection, which she touted as “perfect for Halloween!!!”
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
"While the letter did not actually contain any information specifically related to security matters, it did contain a number of claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom," it said.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Saturday that it received a letter in January 2019 containing allegations of offending outside the United Kingdom.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
The Met said in a statement that it had in January 2019 "received a letter containing a number of claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom".
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
She ran into the bathroom and rummaged through the medicine chest until she found a pair of nail scissors with which to chop out the offending hair.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word