offensive
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Alexander Lunin, 39, volunteered to fight in Ukraine following the start of Moscow's full-scale offensive in 2022.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Tucker has had moments this season when it looked like he was heading toward an offensive turnaround.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
Conaway ran the passing game that Obrokta wanted, but the offensive line was still weak.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
It was not because of anything offensive - simply because they bore the logo of Bavaria, not Budweiser - the official World Cup sponsor.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
They were headed for the village of Krymskaya, where German troops were camped along the fortified Blue Line, Hitler’s offensive front in Crimea.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing offensive
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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American Football, 1st Quarter
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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