take offense
Example Sentences
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Conflict-Averse Formalism: The second most common type of art in public, these works are most notable for being inoffensively pretty at a time when people can take offense at anything.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
Which would sort of make sense, if machines could actually take offense at anything.
From Slate • Aug. 31, 2025
They don’t take pride where it’s due and take offense too easily.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024
Audrey smiled, but she’s been known to take offense when ElliQ is spoken to harshly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2023
“They’re remarkably comfortable, ma’am,” I asserted, trying not to take offense at her clear disdain for my favored footwear.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
