offended

Example Sentences

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Offended by the proposal, one Black paper dismissed Longstreet as a “whitewashed relic of the confederacy.”

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2023

Offended specialises in guerrilla marketing, turning the world of corporate messaging and polished branding upside down.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2023

Offended by the comparison, angry Cuban Americans called Spanish-language radio.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2022

Offended parties described the odor as “pretty strong” and likened the scent to a blast of “pepper spray.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2021

Offended, Goldman filed a grievance against the sergeant.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover