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offense

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




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That cost asymmetry — cheap offense, expensive defense — is what restructured the global counterdrone procurement map almost overnight.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Her offense is far ahead of her defense, though.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Zach Neto grounded out to stop the Angels’ offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

With profits growing and cash on hand, he said, the company can be “on offense when others are playing defense and really capture market share.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

No offense to you, of course, but I have to go with Britain on this one.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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