offense
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Offense was in such short supply that, after the season, baseball lowered the pitcher’s mound from 15 inches to 10.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
Offense is really struggling, and that could provide some big opportunities for a Rams defense that can be stifling.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2023
“But this week, OK, the defense stepped up. Offense was really slacking.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2023
Metcalf was later fined $29,785, which is the standard amount for a first offense for what the NFL terms “Verbal or other Non-Physical Offense Against Official.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2022
The Committee had put on the Toast Program every one who might possibly take Offense at not being Asked.
From Knocking the Neighbors by Ade, George
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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