offended

Example Sentences

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"My mother was not offended at all," daughter India wrote on Instagram.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

And while LIV’s roster raiding and seemingly endless budget offended the sport’s grandees, it forced the sleepy PGA Tour to lift itself off the wicker couch, re-engage with its remaining talent and upgrade its product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In one sentence he offended both the U.S. and Japan.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Luckily, Strøm was no pirate; in fact, he would have been deeply offended at the idea.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood