offensive
Example Sentences
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Half of that sum was for "offensive and abusive gestures committed by its supporters" towards the match officials, including displaying banknotes.
From BBC
Mike McDaniel, the Chargers’ new offensive coordinator, wants to help Justin Herbert become a better quarterback while also reducing his risk to potential injury.
From Los Angeles Times
“A good air defense is a combination of defensive and offensive tactics,” said Gold, of Israel’s ministry of defense.
One of the officials said Sharaa’s forces are conducting “shaping operations” to prepare the groundwork for a potential new offensive.
Six Labour councillors in Greater Manchester suspended over offensive messages in a controversial WhatsApp group have been found to have breached a code of conduct.
From BBC
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