offense

Example Sentences

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At the time, he apologized for causing offense by giving a speech almost entirely in English, pledging to improve his French.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

That freedom has given Rice her best offense season yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Under Hong Kong’s vague and sweeping national-security laws, that offense carries a penalty of up to seven years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The Gators like to get out in the fast break, but Iowa countered with a snail-paced offense style of any team in the nation this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“No offense, m’lady, but if I don’t plant them soon they’ll rot. Now, where would you like them?”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood