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‘An offence can be unpardonable.’

[⟨det offence.n⟩ unpardonable.a]

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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Media commentators had this to say: Senior writer Pat Forde at global sports website this website gave SA second place, for’ ’ committing the unpardonable offence of outfitting everyone in green Crocs’ ’, behind Denmark’s jean shorts.
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In Wikipedia:

Peirce adds, that method and economy are best in research but no outright sin inheres in trying any theory in the sense that the investigation via its trial adoption can proceed unimpeded and undiscouraged, and that “the one unpardonable offence” is a philosophical barricade against truth’s advance, an offense to which “metaphysicians in all ages have shown themselves the most addicted”.
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In the British National Corpus:

Not as bad as some vintage types admittedly, but, even so, “weaving” the nose is definitely a Good Idea if one is to avoid committing the unpardonable offence of Bumping Into Something.
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In the British National Corpus:

When Bud moved south to West Bromwich Albion in 1976, he found himself in a deep trouble after a game against Brighton, when he was sent off for the unpardonable offence of kicking a referee.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Note: This is to warn you that you will encounter an unpardonable offence against blogging etiquette below: I mention but don’t link to Dee’s blog Red Dirt Ramblings.
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Queried on 2013-05-19.