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offensively

ADVERB
obnoxiously
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ADVERB
outrageously
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"Offensively, his teams are very dynamic, willing to make all the runs to the space, he is ready to accept this kind of disorder offensively."

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

But No. 3 Spain has struggled offensively; leave out its 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia and it scored just once.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

On a night when his teammates struggled offensively, Brunson willed the Knicks to the series clinching victory, another gritty come-from-behind victory for a team that has made them a trademark.

From Barron's Jun. 14, 2026

“It’s important because you only get two challenges a game, offensively and defensively,” Smith said.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

Amycus moved forward until he was offensively close to Professor McGonagall, his face within inches of hers.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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