offensive
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"Under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 and its July 2022 statutory guidance, a kirpan is clearly defined and understood to feature a curved blade," Singh's letter said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Offensive players sprint to every corner of the court—and defenders run themselves into the red to keep up.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Offensive lineman Jordan Davis is dealing with a shoulder injury.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Ecuador’s Defense Ministry declined to provide details of Tuesday’s mission, which it said was part of a broader crackdown called Operation Total Offensive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
In the early-morning hours of January 31,1968, more than 80,000 NVA troops and VC launched the Tet Offensive, an all-out invasion of South Vietnam.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
Vocabulary lists containing offensive
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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American Football, 1st Quarter
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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