offense
Example Sentences
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"I get my news source from him, not from -- no offense -- but not from you or anyone else," White told AFP reporters at his official residence in Brussels.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
They have the NBA’s fourth-best offense and third most reliable defense—and when Wembanyama is actually on the court, the Spurs’ defense is the toughest in the entire league.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“The consequences of being accused and possibly convicted of a federal offense are devastating, especially when people have not engaged in criminal conduct from any reasonable person’s perspective.”
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Atkins is an elite perimeter defender and a decent three-point shooter who can drive offense alongside Plum.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
“No offense, Cat, but you haven’t caught anything yet.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
Vocabulary lists containing offense
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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