take exception to
Example Sentences
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She delivered a speech in Belfast which not even the most politically sensitive person, in a place where political sensitivity could be an Olympic sport, would take exception to.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
The EU is not Washington's only ally to take exception to the package, with South Korea also concerned its carmakers will not be eligible for the U.S. tax breaks.
From Reuters • Feb. 1, 2023
She did not take exception to the word “affirming.”
From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022
The Trojans’ coach did take exception to the officials’ decision to give Miami the ball on an out-of-bounds play with just over two minutes left.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2022
But, forgive me, you just now used the word morality; would not some persons take exception to your own methods of business?
From The Three Impostors or The Transmutations by Machen, Arthur
