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be affronted

verb as in mind

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Harris sees value in a work that is “just a slice of representation without agenda….If one tries too hard to accomplish a specific agenda with art, it’ll be met with both extremes. The people that love it will embrace it, and the people who don’t love it will be affronted by it.”

What kind of person claims to love movies, only to be affronted when one they haven’t seen or heard of is brought to their attention?

Unlike those who are being retraumatized by the memories of Jan. 6, Hawley seems to be affronted by the idea that he is called on publicly to answer for it.

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But having done so, you can’t pretend to be affronted or surprised or outraged when people are provoked.

However, Khawa Karpo continues to be affronted more insidiously.

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