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offense

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




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But against Wedgewood, the Kings have mustered little offense of their own, scoring just four times — three times on the power play and once off Moore’s leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Kubiak runs a version of the West Coast offense that relies heavily on under-center snaps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Kubiak, who electrified Seattle’s offense in only one season there, will be leading the show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The backcourt should also be in a better place, with Cox, a former Loyola High standout, stepping in with experience orchestrating an offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

This law made it a federal offense for anyone to assist a runaway.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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