offensive

Example Sentences

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Along with the MVP candidate’s statistics in the offensive category, how about including the collective statistics of the opponents they are primarily assigned to guard?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It was shared by the deputy leader of Lancashire County Council, Simon Evans, who later apologised for re-posting the message and said "did not notice" the offensive text.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It said the new Type 12 missile is clearly an offensive capability rather than a defensive one, and has strong stealth performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Karen Zacarías initially conceptualized “Destiny of Desire” as a response to offensive stereotypes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

At recess, I walked up to Thatcher; me—a scrawny elf girl the size of a small second-grader standing up to a future varsity football player, offensive tackle.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson