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offense

[uh-fens, aw-fens, of-ens] / əˈfɛns, ˈɔ fɛns, ˈɒf ɛns /




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But if PSG stood as Europe’s flag-bearer for free-flowing offense, Arsenal very much did not.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“The time to play offense is now,” said Chief Executive Bob Eddy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

We’ve broken records and accomplished so much as an offense this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Roki Sasaki pitches seven strong innings and the Dodgers offense scores in double digits in rout of the Angels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

They were unaware that the Garretts, already guilty of inhospitality, were conspiring to commit a worse offense: treachery.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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