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Some leaders, producers and directors were not amused by Goldberg, saying her remarks were insulting and dismissive of a serious fight to gain diversity within the motion picture industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Mark McCollum said proposals for how mother and baby home compensation claims could be made posthumously were "insulting".

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

The negative comments were unprovoked, she continued, adding people were insulting her for being herself.

From Reuters • Jul. 13, 2023

The drivers said that such reminders were insulting in the context of their strenuous working conditions.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2022

“Lucky,” the driver said, and the rest of the passengers laughed, which made me mad, because it felt as if he were insulting me in the worst possible way.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago