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  • present participle of offend.

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As it happens, Hegseth wasn’t alone in offending the entire Western world, which he purports to revere.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Lady Donaldson denies five charges of aiding and abetting his alleged offending.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Under current laws, judges can only pass a sentence within the maximum term available at the time of the offending.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

First Minister John Swinney, who served as Sturgeon's deputy in government throughout much of Murrell's offending, said he was "gutted and utterly devastated" following the latest court hearing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Well. Not a long-winded boy, are you? There’s the offending device.”

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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