McCain lost no time in returning Romney's attacks, taking umbrage especially at Romney's characterization of his policies as liberal.

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Yet when his playing was compared to "a sleek, stainless-steel skyscraper, " in the words of the writer and teacher David Dubal, Mr. Pollini took umbrage.

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Following Ecuador's announcement, Sweden said it took umbrage to the implication it does not guarantee the rights of those in its custody, and called the Ecuadorian ambassador there to a meeting.

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Being of Berber and Arab heritage, as most North Africans are, I take umbrage at that statement.

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In response, Bwalya took umbrage at the trio's departure, believing it to be symptomatic of attempts to undermine him.

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