offensive
Example Sentences
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There was also the news that council districts in Northern England had instructed schoolteachers not to encourage children in classrooms to draw any pictures that might be offensive to Muslims.
Crooks has established herself as one of the most dominant offensive players in the game this season.
From Los Angeles Times
Reaves’ expertly executed missed free throw, offensive rebound and difficult tying floater with 1.9 seconds remaining in regulation spurred the Lakers to a thrilling 127-125 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times
Committing ships to tanker escorts means taking them out of offensive roles or broader missile defense.
Most importantly sharpening the tip of the spear — get the offensive line right.
From Los Angeles Times
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