be insulted

Example Sentences

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I differ from you in your reaction to be insulted by this shower invitation.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2023

"I don't think she'd be insulted, but she reminded me of my mother," a visibly delighted Biden told reporters later.

From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2022

“I don’t think she’ll be insulted, but she reminded me of my mother,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2022

And I could just feel them be insulted that I had such a good seat.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2021

At seven I was too young to be insulted.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston