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offense

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




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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

And as the Dodgers’ offense continued to sputter, the Diamondbacks surged with a trio of home runs, giving the fans exactly what they asked for Monday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Victims often decline or delay reporting the offense to police due to shame, intimidation or a fear of not being believed, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“Donnie. No offense, man, but I never have that stuff in my fridge. I’m very anti-kale.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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