adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
the offending item (= something that is causing a problem – often used humorously )
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Replacement of the offending item should solve the problem.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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The offending food turned out to be spoiled potato salad.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Censorship only exposes the offending article to a greater public.
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Certainly, the exhibitor could be required to remove the offending poster by virtue of section 5.
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He represents the Shinagawa area of Tokyo, and so has no worries about offending farmers.
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Needless to say, no lunch for him, as he retreated amidst hoots and laughter, carrying the offending object.
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Nor was it clear from the 1538 injunctions whether the offending images should simply be removed or totally destroyed.
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Where agreement can not be reached with offending dealers, legal action will be taken.