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offense

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




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Coming into the season, the Trojans had both the top-rated recruiting class and led the FBS with 15 returning starters, nine on offense, including Maiava in his third season in Riley’s system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Raiola, the backup, would take the reins of Oregon’s offense in Moore’s place, leading the Ducks to the doorstep of the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Fox treated the disclosure as a fireable offense, cutting Bartiromo loose after over 12 years, isolating her from her own staff in her final weeks and firing her executive producer alongside her.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

With new Maryland offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett at the helm, the Terrapins’ quarterback has taken a leap in Year 2 running the offense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Laughing at Dallas and Florida was a serious offense, in the eyes of the Trepids.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

Last year, a Capital & Main investigation found that companies with violations in multiple counties across California were not fined for hundreds of those offenses — many involving worker safety.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

One of his offenses was writing an op-ed in these pages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Afghanistan citizen Haji Zada was never charged with a crime, but prosecutors had tried and convicted her son and son-in-law for terror offenses.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Although McDaniel’s offenses usually feature eye-popping aerial attacks, he also loves to run the ball.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

In the narration, you would establish that Mr. Bear was a longtime resident of Jellystone, and that he had a history of picnic-basket-related offenses.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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