offense
Example Sentences
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But the Trojan bullpen picked him up, and kept the game close enough for the offense to rally.
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
The executives believed Pelley’s behavior was insubordinate and a fireable offense, but decided to speak with him to discuss his future at the network.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Both teams were retired in order in the fifth, but USC’s offense got back on track with a run in the sixth, two in the seventh and four more in the eighth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
No offense, but you look sort of funny.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Vocabulary lists containing offense
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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