insulted

Example Sentences

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That insulted Gussali Beretta, who wanted direct contact with Ruger, a Beretta official told the adviser.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

That’s guidance for the couple, not for guests who feel insulted by a lack of communication and use it as leverage for their resentment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The tournament was marred by controversy earlier in the Milan-Cortina Games after Canadian Marc Kennedy insulted a Swedish opponent who accused of cheating.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

If there was a turning point it occurred in Valencia at the Mestalla in May 2023, when Vinicius confronted the stands after being insulted.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

They insulted each other in print and each poured scorn on the other’s results.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson