offense

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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

Duke’s 26.8% opposing three-point percentage is the 15th-best in the nation and that challenged the Bruins’ offense, which became one dimensional trying to get the ball to Betts in the post.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

A violation of the law is punishable by a fine of $1,000 per offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Under Hong Kong’s vague and sweeping national-security laws, that offense carries a penalty of up to seven years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

No offense to Dad, but he could never write this.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish