be offended by
Example Sentences
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“It is OK for you to be offended by the question,” she said.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
“You should not be offended by that,” Hall said.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
“People who want to be offended by things will always find things to be offended about,” said Burgess.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024
“No one would be offended by that,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024
With his engineer’s soul, Brobeck could not help but be offended by the Rad Lab’s slapdash operation and maintenance standards.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
