offense

Example Sentences

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Unlike Friday’s win over Texas, the Bruins’ offense recovered from a one-for-10 stretch far earlier.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Duke’s 26.8% opposing three-point percentage is the 15th-best in the nation and that challenged the Bruins’ offense, which became one dimensional trying to get the ball to Betts in the post.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Are board members being dragged into this, or are they going on the offense because they already see the benefits of AI adoption?

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Under Hong Kong’s vague and sweeping national-security laws, that offense carries a penalty of up to seven years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But I took offense at the creature’s tone.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth