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offense

[uh-fens, aw-fens, of-ens] / əˈfɛns, ˈɔ fɛns, ˈɒf ɛns /




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Wheeler has started next to Plum often for a double point guard backcourt, but without her they have to change the way they play offense again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Thomas allowed agents to make this snap judgment themselves, at the border, without “clear and convincing evidence” that the LPR really did commit the offense.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

“We continue to drive our own momentum and are playing offense, led by our retail business expansion,” CEO Melinda D. Whittington said.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The first finding of a violation results in a warning informing them of future penalties for any further offense.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

She knew he was trying to be funny, so she didn’t take offense.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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