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offense

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




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One offense allegedly took place in a New York hotel, which would make him subject to U.S. law as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Offense is offense, but defense is really where it’s at. And today, I think we did a really good job of not leaving any gas in the tank on the defense end.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But the Sparks’ offense went cold in the second quarter, allowing Portland to come back to lead by two at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

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

That the justices have already decided he is the most important criminal, that he has committed a most serious offense.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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