insulted
Example Sentences
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In April 1828, Russell Jarvis, a journalist and critic of President John Quincy Adams, believed the president had insulted Mrs. Jarvis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Police say the brothers insulted a woman during an altercation over loud noise.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Musk has offered to fund a private prosecution against the police over its handling of the murder, and insulted the Hampshire Police force.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
"I thought that was a disgrace. That woman insulted me, and by insulting me she insulted the club. There was no loyalty, no integrity – I felt abandoned."
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
“What do you mean—nothing?” demanded Mary Poppins, drawing herself up and looking as though she had been insulted.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
