offensive
Example Sentences
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Sir Jim apologised for "offending some people" with his language after the prime minister described his comments as "offensive and wrong", although he maintained an "open debate" on the matter was needed.
From BBC
Hiding his face behind a balaclava, the 19-year-old told AFP he would soon leave to fight in the war, vowing "to defend my country" -- which launched a large-scale offensive against its neighbour four years ago.
From Barron's
Following the billionaire's comments to the broadcaster, the prime minister's spokesman said Sir Keir thought they were "offensive and wrong" and it is "absolutely right" he apologised.
From BBC
A relentless, offensive-rebounding machine, he was already a handful before he fully developed his offensive game.
"On the James Pearce situation, there's really nothing to add," Stefanski told reporters at a press conference that had been previously scheduled with the team's offensive and defensive coordinators.
From Barron's
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