offense
Example Sentences
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Cushnie retired the only batter he faced and the offense went to work from there.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Mr. Bolton will instead ask the court for probation, which is far more suitable for the single offense, but a judge will decide.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Wemby’s offense remains a work in progress—he needs to develop a reliable midrange shot, à la Kevin Durant, and his low post game will remind no one of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
It has all been because of an offense that could help neutralize Wembanyama.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Me: No offense to either of us, but our arches aren’t nearly as impressive.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing offense
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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