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offend

[uh-fend] / əˈfɛnd /


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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

It seems it was either unaware—or unbothered—that renaming MetLife for the World Cup as “New York New Jersey Stadium” might offend sensibilities west of the Hudson River.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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

McVay took pains to remind that the Rams are Stafford’s team, seemingly to not offend the Rams’ most important player.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

I certainly didn’t want to offend my seatmate by using the wrong fork.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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