offensive
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Alexander Lunin, 39, volunteered to fight in Ukraine following the start of Moscow's full-scale offensive in 2022.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Tucker has had moments this season when it looked like he was heading toward an offensive turnaround.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
Its offensive line was generally too small to protect the quarterback for long, making a sophisticated passing game difficult.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Meloni's government colleagues and MPs called the remarks offensive, damaging to Italy's dignity and deserving of an apology, while opposition members condemned the comments as an unacceptable affront to the country as a whole.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
The duct tape does nothing to hide the offensive olive-green flower pattern that’s stitched into the worn yellow velour covering her cushions and scalloped back.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing offensive
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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American Football, 1st Quarter
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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