He searched for something pleasant to say, to send her along without offense, but could think of nothing at all.

Most of the game was spent chasing the ball in a strong wind, without much offense.

The first quarter passed without much offense, as both teams tried to size each other up.

He asked how they would change the assembly so that Yale could honors its past without offense.

"I hope you will allow me to speak, without offense," Dyhern said.

"Americans are not a lovable people - if I may say so without offense."

As usual, what would have been a provoking name in another's mouth came without offense from his.

If I may say so without offense, however, the gratitude is less plain to me.

But without offense, I tell you you've never seen our Master when something goes wrong.

Without offense, I should point out that our general here said very much the same thing in military terms.