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offensive

[uh-fen-siv, aw-fen-, of-en-] / əˈfɛn sɪv, ˈɔ fɛn-, ˈɒf ɛn- /




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Monique Boone was the varsity defensive line and assistant offensive line coach in 2021 under previous head coach Corey Thedford.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"Both have looked for pieces to improve the offensive transition," added Segura.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Some tried to distinguish between offensive and defensive weapons, with only the latter deemed acceptable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The Rockets were the top rebounding team in the league, getting 48.1 overall and 15.0 on the offensive end.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

On May 27, German troops attacked the strategic Chemin des Dames ridge, where the French general Nivelle had launched his disastrous offensive the year before.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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