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[uh-fend] / əˈfɛnd /


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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

Yet the majority treats Louisiana’s mapmaking choices that offend Section 2 as if they arrived unmarked by history.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Not to offend our Lone Star friends, but so far this is all hat and no cattle.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Unless I’m very much mistaken, I think I’ve just managed to offend her.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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