offense
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The Titans are coming off their first win, although it’s not as if their offense has been unlocked — they’re 31st in scoring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
It appears investors are starting to play offense.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
On offense, Stafford hasn’t been nearly as effective as a year ago with six interceptions in as many games.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
On offense, they boasted reigning MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford along with star receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
“No way, man. It was the Pats’ hurry-up offense in the third quarter.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
Other potential offenses will require investigation just to be discovered and determined to be subject to criminal or civil liability.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026
Since then, there have been 6,409 arrests for criminal offenses related to US military personnel, according to Okinawa Prefectural Government.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The prison holds a mix of inmates including those convicted of violent as well as white-collar offenses such as corruption.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The four bills would turn some misdemeanor offenses into felonies, increase the time of license suspensions for some offenders, and make it possible for repeat DUI drivers to face more serious charges, including murder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
And while he copied out all their various offenses and punishments, he wondered what was going on outside, where the match would have just started...Ginny playing Seeker against Cho...
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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