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offense

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




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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan quoted the song while welcoming the Austrian president for a state visit, which some in Vienna took offense to, according to news reports at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

For most of English soccer history, the idea of focusing on offense from corner kicks was reserved for bottom-feeding sides who lacked any better options.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Roki Sasaki pitches seven strong innings and the Dodgers offense scores in double digits in rout of the Angels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I mean no offense to Bettany or Michael Sheen, who recently signed on to reprise the role for a West End production set for spring of 2027.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

“This is an offense directed at our very existence,” the prosecutor said of Abel’s mission in America, “and through us at the free world and civilization itself.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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