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offensive

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




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To understand just how this inside info has turned Texas Tech into college football’s most surprising upstart, simply look at two of the Red Raiders’ offensive stars.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Rams are getting a taste of what the Chargers have been through all season, their offensive line going through a reshuffle every week.

From Los Angeles Times

Increasingly, they may hear only the offensive or cruel things he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

President added that “it’s a delicate period of time,” and “it’s one thing to be offensive” but “another thing to attack his house. It’s not the right time to do any of that.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The offensive line has been a weak point for the Chargers all season, and the Houston Texans showed that it appears nowhere close to being playoff ready.

From Los Angeles Times