offensive

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Also in 2001, Carroll hired Kiffin, who started as tight ends coach and eventually worked his way up to offensive coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Manchester City won six of the previous eight championships with an overwhelming attack that set new standards for offensive production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"Bob Vylan are an offensive act," she told the hearing.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

NextEra and Dominion say it will take 12 to 18 months to close the deal, and they’re already on the charm offensive, promising lower costs, greater charitable giving, and employment commitments for Dominion’s existing workers.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The Italians finally managed to regroup eighty miles to the rear along the Piave River, but the Italian army, like the French, would not return to the offensive until the following year.

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