offense

Example Sentences

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USC picked up its defensive pressure in the second quarter, which helped ignite its offense.

From Los Angeles Times

Federal prosecutors had argued in a sentencing memorandum for Gálvez to serve a longer sentence — more than seven years — because of the seriousness of his offenses.

From Los Angeles Times

Explaining his stance on not enforcing the mask ban, McDonnell said he wouldn’t risk asking his officers to approach “another armed agency creating conflict for something that” amounted to a misdemeanor offense.

From Los Angeles Times

“No offense, but…I mean, it’s very kind—but I’m just not sure that would be comfortable for you. Or scientifically possible.”

From Literature

The warrant served on the Fulton County election center sought ballots, tabulator tapes, digital data and voter rolls, which it alleged might constitute “evidence of the commission of a criminal offense.”

From Salon