offense

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At the time, he apologized for causing offense by giving a speech almost entirely in English, pledging to improve his French.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A violation of the law is punishable by a fine of $1,000 per offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Under Hong Kong’s vague and sweeping national-security laws, that offense carries a penalty of up to seven years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The Cowgirls shot 51.4% from the field in the second half to stay within striking distance while UCLA’s offense went mostly cold.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

In the wilderness, stealing food from other people is a major offense, especially when provisions are already scarce and the threat of dying from starvation is a real possibility.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple