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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

He added that education, rather than "punitive punishment", is the solution to children displaying discriminatory behaviour where it comes from a "lack of understanding and without intention to offend".

From BBC ● May 26, 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

If my questions offend, please do not answer any of them.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

That’s “diworsification”—ideas watered down to the lowest common denominator, the least innovative option that offends no one.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025

“And that offends people that aren’t from here.”

From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2025

"Crass content can be criticised if it offends you. However, you cannot have the state persecute and lock up people for offending your 'moral sentiments'," he wrote in a post on X.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2025

At the very least, that's not something that offends people.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2024

“My mockery offends you? My people would welcome your laughter in place of this barbarity.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

England's decision to ship their own food to Mexico, some of which was impounded - although the fish fingers made it through - offended the locals, who pride themselves on their hospitality.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

If she has offended you before, then we can assume this is part of a pattern of behavior.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Anna keeps prefacing her remarks with the words “no offense,” but Pete can’t help being offended by her pointed disdain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

Every feeling was offended; and the forbearance of her outward submission left a heavy arrear due of secret severity in her reflections on the unmanageable goodwill of Mr. Weston’s temper.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

Tams said the CPS's priority throughout had been to ensure it built a "robust" case that showed the full extent of Bush's offending "so that the families could get justice".

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

The letters urged both companies to take action against any offending sellers but didn’t address whether the platforms themselves had violated relevant laws.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

She added: "Although this type of stranger offending is rare, this conviction reflects the gravity of his crimes and the commitment of prosecutors and police to bring him to justice."

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

An officer reviews the footage before issuing a flat-rated $93 citation, which is sent to the registered owner of the offending vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

I went to bed and thought about what I’d done, not because I was sorry for offending the ambassador, but because I’d let myself get out of control.

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson