offensive
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Parents of children who have fought for extra time say they are tired of defending themselves, and call the cheating accusations offensive.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
NextEra and Dominion say it will take 12 to 18 months to close the deal, and they’re already on the charm offensive, promising lower costs, greater charitable giving, and employment commitments for Dominion’s existing workers.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Modeled after a monk’s robe and a nun’s habit, Holmes combined Christian inspiration with the miniskirt trend, which some people found fun, while others labeled it offensive.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
He deployed a charm offensive throughout his stay here, confident in the impact of his personal touch on world leaders, often seen patting Xi on the back and repeatedly calling him his friend.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The fact that they drew large crowds infuriated a group of prominent clergymen, who called their behavior “intolerably offensive and disgusting.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing offensive
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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American Football, 1st Quarter
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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