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offensive

[uh-fen-siv, aw-fen-, of-en-] / əˈfɛn sɪv, ˈɔ fɛn-, ˈɒf ɛn- /




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"Under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 and its July 2022 statutory guidance, a kirpan is clearly defined and understood to feature a curved blade," Singh's letter said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Offensive players sprint to every corner of the court—and defenders run themselves into the red to keep up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Charm Offensive: Artificial-intelligence companies appear to be organizing around a simple message in the face of rising public anxiety about the negative potential effects of their world-changing technology: We come in peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion called Ponder “a joy to be around & coach!”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

But the Tet Offensive shook his confidence in the administration.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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