offensive

Example Sentences

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It said the new Type 12 missile is clearly an offensive capability rather than a defensive one, and has strong stealth performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

On a night where one of their best offensive weapons was off, that was key.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Last year, former Manchester City captain Joey Barton was found guilty of sending "grossly offensive" social media posts about her and fellow pundit Lucy Ward.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

If you can cut costs and improve revenue, that is an offensive move.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

With enemy forces advancing, the Joint Chiefs requested permission to broaden the mission from merely guarding the base to engaging in what was described as “limited offensive operations.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin