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The Guardian called the programme "the most controversial show of the year", external, and its four-star review said the documentary "will incense and offend some of its viewers", but that "Pemberton answers his questions convincingly".

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

I don’t care if the officers caught on tape didn’t intend to offend, and I don’t care what Hochman intends the message to be with his vast over-charging of Flores.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Not only would a more-efficient system help released inmates get the support they need, it could highlight who is likely to offend again after release.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

A sympathetic observer might fairly wonder what the point is of a grand moral pronouncement—one issued by the pope or any religious figure—that doesn’t offend or seriously challenge honored cultural arbiters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

“Do I offend you, sweetling? I am an offensive creature, as my father would be glad to tell you if he were not dead and rotting.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

It characterized the injury as one arising from “offense, disagreement, or distaste” and reasoned that allowing such an interest to establish standing could permit citizens to challenge virtually any government project that offends their sensibilities.

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026

Coming from a family of artists, she said, it offends her that AI models train on the creative work of people who aren’t compensated for their intellectual property.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026

At the very least, that's not something that offends people.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2024

It’s not the hypocrisy of high-priced coaches that offends me most, but the exploitation by the richest league in the nation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2023

“I don't want to hear the word magic, Ella. It offends me. I hate the sound of it. The syllables, even. Grating on the nerves.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

But this one was so bad that it even offended Martinez Valladares, a Republican whose district stretches from the Grapevine to Victorville.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

“The subjective displeasure of an offended observer does not amount to a concrete injury,” Sauer said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

"What the defendant did offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage," the presiding judge said, according to the Associated Press.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Parker offended many actors with her acid remarks, but for Monroe she had only kind words.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

“I apologize if I offended you,” said Roz.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

Huger wrote for instructions to Postmaster General Amos Kendall, as well as New York Postmaster Samuel Gouverneur, from whose office the offending literature had been shipped.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

It said it had "provided answers to questions relating to Alan Greer's offending during the course of his police career" and did not believe it had been answering questions about his police vetting record.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

The offending remarks are situated within a nuanced, thoughtful chapter on what makes good art.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

That his offending remained undiscovered for more than three decades meant he was able to enjoy life in the community, the court heard.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

She glanced up at the offending windows—no dead bodies hanging there this week, thank goodness.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein