offensive

Example Sentences

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The missiles create a “multilayered offensive kill network” enabling Japan to strike targets along the coasts as well as inland areas of neighboring countries, the Chinese military’s flagship newspaper, PLA Daily, said in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Last year, former Manchester City captain Joey Barton was found guilty of sending "grossly offensive" social media posts about her and fellow pundit Lucy Ward.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Jackson Lahmeyer, an evangelical pastor in Owasso, Oklahoma, is one of those religious figures who seems to enjoy being offensive.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

But she recovered and found some offensive rhythm, finishing with 16 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The young man who came to the door—he was about thirty, perhaps, with a handsome, smiling face—didn’t seem to find my lateness offensive, and led me into a large room.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin