Example Sentences

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As it happens, Hegseth wasn’t alone in offending the entire Western world, which he purports to revere.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

He noted the significant steps the firm had taken in the years since the offending, and he said it was a case where harm was difficult to determine.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The first minister, who appointed Murrell as chief executive and served in cabinet throughout his period of offending, said last week that he was "not conscious" of having shut down questions about party finances.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

First Minister John Swinney, who served as Sturgeon's deputy in government throughout much of Murrell's offending, said he was "gutted and utterly devastated" following the latest court hearing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“A growing boy can’t grow on this,” she said, holding up the offending bowl like it was full of bugs and not cereal.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin