offense

Example Sentences

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Gonzalez pleaded guilty that July to the first offense and paid a fine of more than $400, records show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

At the time, he apologized for causing offense by giving a speech almost entirely in English, pledging to improve his French.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The Bruins, though, went cold on offense in the second quarter and Minnesota cut it to a three-point game despite committing turnovers and having several shots blocked.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

His offense was trying to close an old life insurance policy that listed his dissident daughter as the beneficiary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“No offense, Uncle Ty, but that’s what I care about. Not some weapon.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas