offense

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With profits growing and cash on hand, he said, the company can be “on offense when others are playing defense and really capture market share.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Gonzalez pleaded guilty that July to the first offense and paid a fine of more than $400, records show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

At the time, he apologized for causing offense by giving a speech almost entirely in English, pledging to improve his French.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The Cowgirls shot 51.4% from the field in the second half to stay within striking distance while UCLA’s offense went mostly cold.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

It is his first offense, Uncle Tim says.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na