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Now, that joke did actually offend plenty of people, while Obama’s joke offended zero people.

From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026

As for the residual costs of exercising her right to offend back in 2017, Griffin confirmed that some of her shows still draw protesters.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

"British Airways, Lufthansa, and everybody else's high fares, I'll happily offend them on a regular basis," he added.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

But more than that, ‘Are we doing things that could actually offend them?’

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

"Okay, so what Iyanla would say, now that we've broken the ice, is, 'Patty, what did Krystal say to offend you?"

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

"If you demonstrate diplomatic etiquette, you automatically have a better chance of a positive outcome," he said on Monday, adding: "If this offends someone, let me say this: I want to apologise."

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

That number offends many people because they assume wealth must have been taken from someone else.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

“And that offends people that aren’t from here.”

From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2025

What also offends him is that marginalised communities are only talked about as statistics.

From BBC ● May 22, 2025

A middle-aged lady with a pointy nose and expensive trench coat scowls at me when I enter the lobby, like I don't belong there, like my existence offends her sensibilities or something.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

"Time does not mean anything when you are about to have water lapping at your door," Peter Dutton quipped, before being told a microphone was still on, in remarks that offended Pacific island leaders.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

Now, that joke did actually offend plenty of people, while Obama’s joke offended zero people.

From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026

Carrara said he was offended and ignored the critique.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

You do whatever you want; I’m not offended by any of it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

He swept an arm toward the Clock Watchers, who looked hurt and offended, but kept quiet otherwise.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

“Steph, I’m sorry, not just for offending you, potentially offending your wife,” Acho said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

A Defra spokesperson said Chowdury "abused the trust placed in him as a public servant", adding that it would use all available avenues to recover the proceeds of Chowdhury's offending.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Her offending only came to light after concerned parents spied on her leaving for a school run without their children.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

In light of his offending, writing that was celebrated for being frank, honest - and very funny - now looks anything but.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

“We’re supposed to get a tall, fluffy, symmetrical tree. This tree”—Oliver pointed to the offending arbor—“fulfills exactly zero of our specifications.”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser