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offspring

[awf-spring, of-] / ˈɔfˌsprɪŋ, ˈɒf- /


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Famously, the Lunachicks took the Offspring out as their opening act until “Come Out and Play” became a number one single.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Offspring typically remain with their mothers until they are nearly adult size.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

For Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal, who was recently named NHL Third Star of the Week, having a collaboration with a band like the Offspring has special sentimental meaning.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

“My parents would play punk rock and metal when they were driving me to the rink for practice, so hearing the Offspring now kind of brings me back to that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Offspring resemble their parents very much, but not wholly—each being possesses its individuality.

From Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection A Series of Essays by Wallace, Alfred Russel




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