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offense

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




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One offense allegedly took place in a New York hotel, which would make him subject to U.S. law as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Cushnie retired the only batter he faced and the offense went to work from there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Mr. Bolton will instead ask the court for probation, which is far more suitable for the single offense, but a judge will decide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But the Dodgers’ offense didn’t hold up its half of the bargain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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




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