offense
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During his early days as an assistant at Barcelona, he took mortal offense to being known as “The Translator”—though one of his primary duties did involve repeating his English manager’s instructions in Spanish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Don’t be surprised to see Serra taking advantage of Ace’s speed by letting him return kickoffs and make some plays on offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
As they say, the best defense is a good offense.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava focused during the offseason on trying to be a more vocal leader as he prepares for his third season leading the Trojans’ offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“No offense, dear,” the baroness said, “but I’d rather talk to Napoleon than your aunt Mabel.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Under that law, a person can’t be prosecuted for two offenses “based upon the same act or criminal transaction.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The offenses allegedly took place between 2010 and 2017.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The company, according to county attorneys, faced California Division of Occupational Safety and Health citations and more than $900,000 in fines from the South Coast Air Quality Management District for past offenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Most appeals to the emergency docket are the type of requests that were traditionally handled there: procedural requests, such as extending the time to file, and requests to stay execution for capital offenses.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
A convenient distortion, and the least of my offenses against veracity.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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