offensive

Example Sentences

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It was shared by the deputy leader of Lancashire County Council, Simon Evans, who later apologised for re-posting the message and said "did not notice" the offensive text.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The case has unfolded alongside a parallel legal offensive from Baldoni, who filed a sweeping $400-million countersuit accusing Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, the New York Times and others of defamation and extortion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Karen Zacarías initially conceptualized “Destiny of Desire” as a response to offensive stereotypes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Since 2021, no team with freshmen accounting for at least 25% of their offensive output has won a championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I don’t think what I just said is offensive, but the soldier obviously didn't like it.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse