offensive
Example Sentences
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Constantly under duress from a pass rush that met little resistance from his offensive line, Iamaleava was his team’s leading passer and rusher despite being sacked 27 times.
From Los Angeles Times
Kennedy has worked with Chesney for four consecutive seasons, joining his staff at Holy Cross as quarterbacks coach prior to the 2022 season before earning a promotion to offensive coordinator the following season.
From Los Angeles Times
The officials announced after a lengthy huddle that St. Brown had committed offensive pass interference and that the game was over.
From Los Angeles Times
With support from the coalition, the SDF spearheaded the offensive that led to IS's territorial defeat in Syria in 2019, but the jihadists still maintain a presence, particularly in the country's vast desert.
From Barron's
The penalty negated the touchdown, marking the second game-winning touchdown that was chalked off for offensive pass interference, and the game was over.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
