offense
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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan quoted the song while welcoming the Austrian president for a state visit, which some in Vienna took offense to, according to news reports at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
For most of English soccer history, the idea of focusing on offense from corner kicks was reserved for bottom-feeding sides who lacked any better options.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Year 3 in charge of St. John Bosco High’s offense is about to begin for quarterback Koa Malau’ulu, who will be a junior this fall.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
I mean no offense to Bettany or Michael Sheen, who recently signed on to reprise the role for a West End production set for spring of 2027.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The defense attorney had objected to the harsh penalty for a twelve-year-old’s first offense and requested a stay, which is the legal term for stalling.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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