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offense

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




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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 will never be the main draw for Davis.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

“Record doesn’t necessarily show it, but nothing does in this league. Offense, defense, they came up with a huge play right there. Something we can build off of.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023

“But this week, OK, the defense stepped up. Offense was really slacking.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2023

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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