be offended by
Example Sentences
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Many people would be offended by having this fact bandied about—especially when the Coke-can commentary is part of a larger discussion of the serious problems Haley tied to the size statement.
From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026
“You should not be offended by that,” Hall said.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
But you have to have free speech, and there’s nothing you could say that someone somewhere won’t be offended by.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
“No one would be offended by that,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024
Tristran hoped the little hairy man would not be offended by his request.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
