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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'not to offend' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when you are attempting to avoid saying something that may hurt or upset someone. For example: I am sorry if what I said came off as insensitive - that was not my intention, not to offend.
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They want not to offend.
My idea is not to offend anyone.
And a desperate need not to offend.
The film seems eager not to offend.
Several entrées come underseasoned, perhaps so as not to offend.
"We try not to offend anyone," he says.
"Of course the intention was not to offend anyone.
In the mental health world we try not to offend.
"So the government is very careful not to offend them".
The new version suggests an excessive desire not to offend.
"Obviously, the intention is not to offend anyone.
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