- present participle of offend.
offending
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"You may think it difficult to conceive how such offending could get worse, but it did," she told the court.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
In addition to Stewart’s ill-conceived effort to raise awareness of the unhoused crisis, the offending image was part of a carousel promoting her QVC candle collection, which she touted as “perfect for Halloween!!!”
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Saturday that it received a letter in January 2019 containing allegations of offending outside the United Kingdom.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
The Met said in a statement that it had in January 2019 "received a letter containing a number of claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom".
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
As the pain gradually subsided Jack pushed himself to his feet and stared angrily at the offending wall.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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