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Many moderates took umbrage after videos were broadcast of Mr. Wright’s sermons, in which he raged against “white” America.

um·brage       (ŭm’brĭj)  Pronunciation Key
n.  

  1. Offense; resentment: took umbrage at their rudeness.
    1. Something that affords shade.
    2. Shadow or shade. See Synonyms at shade.
  2. A vague or indistinct indication; a hint.

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March 30, 2008 at 9:26 pm

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