offend
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A sympathetic observer might fairly wonder what the point is of a grand moral pronouncement—one issued by the pope or any religious figure—that doesn’t offend or seriously challenge honored cultural arbiters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The two brothers appeared in court on Wednesday to face charges of using a carriage service to harass or offend.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“Least as in least likely to offend the president with the rerun of ‘Comics Unleashed’ from 2007 featuring Paula Poundstone and Andy Dick.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Yet the majority treats Louisiana’s mapmaking choices that offend Section 2 as if they arrived unmarked by history.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
Be respectful and try your best not to offend anyone in your posts.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
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