offended

Example Sentences

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"I almost get offended when people are accusing that because of the way the players have prepared for the game and the way they left the changing room," he said.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

And while LIV’s roster raiding and seemingly endless budget offended the sport’s grandees, it forced the sleepy PGA Tour to lift itself off the wicker couch, re-engage with its remaining talent and upgrade its product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“There’s always going to be people offended by something we do, and we really don’t care,” Mike said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

In one sentence he offended both the U.S. and Japan.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

She was clearly offended that I dared speak up.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu