offense

Example Sentences

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With profits growing and cash on hand, he said, the company can be “on offense when others are playing defense and really capture market share.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That freedom has given Rice her best offense season yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Are board members being dragged into this, or are they going on the offense because they already see the benefits of AI adoption?

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The Cowgirls shot 51.4% from the field in the second half to stay within striking distance while UCLA’s offense went mostly cold.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Chouchou’s grave offense had been to mutter a disparaging comment about the condition of Highway 3, overheard by a soldier not even in uniform.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French