Word: affronted
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...there was no consistency of image because in and out of the hostile big men cavorted the small Negroes--Versailles, Tovar and Carew--who formed the infield. Throwing balls behind their backs, striking poses for their own amusement, they seemed confident but fragile. Their light-heartedness was an affront to the solemnity of the occasion, and one suspected that the confidence might split under pressure, that the fragility might lead to disaster...
...diplomatic measure, the ultimatum Peking issued to London early last week was an unacceptable affront to sovereignty and protocol. It was both peremptory and insulting, addressing itself to "the British government's utterly hideous and ferocious features of fascist imperialism." Britain's man in Peking, Charge d'Affaires Donald Hopson, 52, a cool, much-decorated World War II commando offi cer, simply refused to send it to London. Peking, of course, broadcast the texts anyway. It demanded the release of 53 imprisoned Hong Kong Communists within 48 hours and the re opening of three outlawed Red tabloids...
...average television series is created for an adult with the mentality of a twelve-year-old. This is an egregious affront to the American populace. When will the TV program planners realize that the "average" viewer does not identify with the antics of Petticoat Junction or Gomer Pylel
...apartment of his own earlier this year, public outrage at his romance came only after false rumors began circulating that he planned to deprive the First Lady of her office and three secretaries. A San Juan women's club demanded that Sanchez resign and heatedly denounced his reported affront to the "dignity of Puerto Rican womanhood." Explained one clubwoman: "The closing of the office is, in fact, the excuse we are using. What we really must do is demand respect and consideration for Doña Conchita, for in her we are all represented." More than 1,000 women...
Powell's behavior could not pass unnoticed. But to refuse him the seat to which he was duly elected was a noxious affront to overwhelmingly Negro constituency. Its desire to have Powell as its representative has been -- and probably will continue to be -- quite clear. And as a Congressman, he has effectively and eloquently fought for Harlem's needs...