offensive
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stressed the importance of "opening other horizons" at a time when both Mexico and the EU are grappling with US President Donald Trump's tariff offensive.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Also in 2001, Carroll hired Kiffin, who started as tight ends coach and eventually worked his way up to offensive coordinator.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
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
"Bob Vylan are an offensive act," she told the hearing.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Her arms are crossed like I said something offensive.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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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