offensive

Example Sentences

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Doncic had just been called for an offensive foul while the Lakers were attempting to inbound the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Last year, former Manchester City captain Joey Barton was found guilty of sending "grossly offensive" social media posts about her and fellow pundit Lucy Ward.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Since 2021, no team with freshmen accounting for at least 25% of their offensive output has won a championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

If you can cut costs and improve revenue, that is an offensive move.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Adams also knew full well thatRush was sending edited versions of his letters to Jefferson, removing the potentially offensive passages.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis