1.   He was sensitive, vulnerable, amazed when his honest truths gave offence.

2.   He would Deck himself out in the kind of clothes that would give most offence to her were she alive.

3.   Minor offences are being given the greatest attention with no extra funds and with no obvious benefit.

4.   The archbishop came back under papal orders to avoid giving offence to the king.

5.   Glancing at her watch, she wondered if she could slip away soon without giving offence to Edward and Helen.