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offense

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




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The backcourt should also be in a better place, with Cox, a former Loyola High standout, stepping in with experience orchestrating an offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Even though he’s already armed with the poise, accuracy and decision-making to thrive in an NFL-style offense, he recognized the need to start learning how to operate in unfamiliar spots.

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

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

One took offense at her inclusion of native lore: “The grand defect of the work is the introduction of idle stories related to her by strangers.”

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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