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took exception

vb. (en-simple pasttake exception)

Usage examples of "took exception".

The problem is that he was thrown across our table when Herzer hit him and a couple of my other troops took exception to the action, whether it was the blow or the drinks spilled everywhere.

I don't agree with all your observations, but, even if I took exception to the entire story, you would be allowed to leave.

If the scientists took exception to my orders, they didn't show it.

Lurking in the wood, he had seen a figure come out of theThe Fiery Cross699dogs took exception to this, it was a reasonable conclusion that se.

Unfortunately, the gentleman in the next door cubicle took exception to Hare's activities and, in a rage, called the police.

Lord Byron, on the other hand, took exception to Strangc's mode of dress.

Especially in the Fat Chance, the ownership took exception to such devices-and its guards seemed to have a better-than-average record at spotting them in use.