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How to use the word Offensive in a Sentence? Page #8

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Mexico's president hasn't taken the threat seriously and innocent American lives have been lost. The Mexican government must partner with U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies to wage a full-scale offensive against these butchers.

Ben Sasse

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

If these terrorists don't pull back and continue their provocations, we will implement our plans for a (new) offensive there.

Tayyip Erdogan

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

If America does not keep to its promises, our offensive will continue from where it left off, with a much greater determination, there is no place for the (Kurdish fighters) in Syrias future. We hope that with Russias cooperation, we will rid the region of separatist terror.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

To be honest, the game was so tough that I think we were very lucky already to be back with no one injured, we could even hear many of very offensive curses from the other side.

Son Heung-min

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

I am President Donald Trump and I want to look at what the articles of impeachment are. I want to look at all the evidence, but I'm just going to tell you, just as an American this is just not offensive, I think it's grounds for impeachment. So I'm looking forward to the fullness of this coming out.

Donald Trump

Found on CNN
4 years ago

She found it offensive, so she sent it to me and asked me what I thought.

Melissa Fuller

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

I was disappointed in Game 1, disappointed with my lack of getting offensive boards, I had to make a change.

Connecticut Sun

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

I took a second look because I just couldn't believe what I was seeing, it's totally inappropriate and offensive, not something that you want kids exposed to and it's also embarrassing for Auckland as a tourist destination.

Tanya Lee

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

I dont think any of us had any doubts about ABs skill set, its good everybody sees it. He continues to be what we expect him to be, and thats a great wide receiver and good football player. For us thats a tremendous asset and takes a huge stress off the offensive linemen and the running backs. Theres no way you can pinpoint one facet of our offense to try to shut us down. Hes a huge help. Were glad to have him.

Josh Gordon

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

I'm outraged by the idea that straight people need a pride parade, we are not an oppressed majority by an stretch of the imagination. This is full of hate and offensive.

Shoshanna Ehrlich

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Brian has the toughness and accuracy we look for in a quarterback and hes been in offensive systems that are similar to ours, he has a tremendous amount of experience and is a proven leader. Brians knowledge will be a valuable resource in supporting Jacoby and the team on and off the field. Were excited to have him here.

Frank Reich

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

Racism -- in any of its forms -- is never acceptable, not in the 1960s and not now, governor Ivey's actions were reprehensible and are deeply offensive. Governor Ivey words of apology ring hollow if not met with real action to bridge the racial divide.

Terri Sewell

Found on CNN
4 years ago

}I'm not a political activist, but this is a non-offensive thing that I've had and it's part of who we are as a family and who I am and there was zero reason for them to take it away.

Wendy Auger

Found on CNN
4 years ago

We made a counter-attack against the Burmese army, as they did offensive attacks in the land of our comrades, they announced ceasefires but attacked wherever they wanted to.

Arakan Army

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

To blame these shootings on some of the very people who have been targeted is offensive to those victims as well as the nine people who were murdered in Dayton this morning and to their grieving friends and family members.

Brian Hester

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

TSA does not tolerate racist or offensive behavior and those found responsible will be held accountable for their actions, two TSA officers have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing.

Jenny Burke

Found on CNN
4 years ago

The Mini Electric will kick off our new model offensive for fully electric vehicles, by 2023, two years ahead of schedule, we will have 25 electrified models on the market. More than half of them will be fully electric.

Oliver Zipse

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

'Gay' as a word was a new, dynamic radical word to use, we were the first organization that actually called ourselves gay and that was an offensive word to many people. We were naming ourselves and identifying ourselves and finally out of the closet and open and radical.

John Knoebel

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

The Filipino people must send a strong signal to China that any new 'gray zone' offensive of ramming Filipino fishing vessels ...will mean a break of diplomatic ties.

Antonio Carpio

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive ? why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization ?

Steve King

Found on CNN
4 years ago

I regret that my comments yesterday about Pride Month have turned out to be so controversial in our community, and offensive to some, especially the gay community, that certainly was not my intention, but I understand why a good number of individuals have taken offense. I also acknowledge and appreciate the widespread support I have received on this matter.

Thomas Tobin

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

The translation is so ridiculous, it's almost offensive.

Chaya Nove

Found on CNN
4 years ago

I made an insensitive remark today about Ken Jeong, who I've known for some time, i've spoken to Ken Jeong about the importance of cultural respect and apologized for my offensive comments. I would like to also apologize to the Asian-American community for my insensitivity.

Terry Bradshaw

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Iran could actually view some of this as being a potential buildup for some type of offensive action.

Becca Wasser

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

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