be offended by
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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
Another added: “People are looking for something to be offended by these days. It’s not like there’s any swear words. I don’t think it’s an issue.”
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
“People who want to be offended by things will always find things to be offended about,” said Burgess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
I think the white kids were curious, or perhaps they were afraid that we would be offended by the topic.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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