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offense

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




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Mendoza is working with former NFL quarterback Brian Griese to learn new coach Klint Kubiak’s West Coast offense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Fernando Mendoza, the expected No. 1 NFL draft pick, is proactively learning the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Kubiak, who electrified Seattle’s offense in only one season there, will be leading the show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Smart returned for the final two games, dishing out 17 assists while the Lakers tried to keep their offense afloat without Doncic and Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In the wilderness, stealing food from other people is a major offense, especially when provisions are already scarce and the threat of dying from starvation is a real possibility.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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