offense
Example Sentences
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It was one of the cruelest play-offs I’ve ever seen in my decades of Oscar viewing, and an even bigger offense considering the ceremony’s insistence on positioning itself as a celebration of international film.
From Salon
I do think this is a bit of a self-own for Raleigh, one of baseball’s best stories: a late-bloomer who exploded for 60 home runs last season and anchors both Seattle’s offense and defense.
Some researchers caution that victimization surveys don’t line up with the fall in reported crime, possibly muddying the picture for some offenses.
Both offenses were rolling at the start, with Michigan State matching UCLA, jumper for jumper.
From Los Angeles Times
With the U.S. government firmly in their corner, defense stocks now help give portfolios a solid offense.
From MarketWatch
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