offensive
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Meanwhile the Rams’ case as the preseason favorite to win the Super Bowl received a major boost by adding a future Hall of Famer capable of wrecking any offensive play.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Inouye-Perez and Fernandez worked in tandem to create the powerhouse team, which is in the midst of one of the best offensive seasons in D1 softball history.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
"A significant number of IDF ground soldiers commenced offensive operations aimed at expanding the Forward Defense Line... The operation is currently expanding to additional areas," the Israeli military said.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
"I think that the tide is turning against offensive hackers. I think defence stands to gain a lot from the from this capability," she said.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The failure of the Nivelle offensive was so demoralizing, it almost destroyed the fighting spirit of the French army.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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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