be offended by

Example Sentences

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“It is OK for you to be offended by the question,” she said.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

“You should not be offended by that,” Hall said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

“No one would be offended by that,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

"That means some people will always be offended by stuff, but there's no rule that says you can't be offended."

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2023

With his engineer’s soul, Brobeck could not help but be offended by the Rad Lab’s slapdash operation and maintenance standards.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik