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offensive

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




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McVay declined to detail discussions he’s had with the All-Pro, who was a finalist for NFL offensive player of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Former Manchester City football player Joey Barton was recently convicted of offensive social-media posts about broadcast pundits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

In 2021, Uganda and DR Congo launched a joint offensive to drive the ADF out of their Congolese strongholds, but it has so far failed to put an end to the group's attacks.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The Lakers were good enough to win despite being outrebounded 21-3 on the offensive glass.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Within the past week, unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of offensive missile sites is now in preparation on that imprisoned island.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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