offense
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But against Wedgewood, the Kings have mustered little offense of their own, scoring just four times — three times on the power play and once off Moore’s leg.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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
Kubiak, who electrified Seattle’s offense in only one season there, will be leading the show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
They flung insults, took offense, using language like “contempt,” “abuse,” and “revilement” on the floor of Congress.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing offense
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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