offensive
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From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Meanwhile the Rams’ case as the preseason favorite to win the Super Bowl received a major boost by adding a future Hall of Famer capable of wrecking any offensive play.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
His comments came after Iran's news agency Tasnim reported Tehran had suspended dialogue with mediators in protest at Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon against Iran's ally Hezbollah.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“It’s actually offensive, like deeply offensive, that her remarks still show zero accountability for what she did to them. Saying, ‘I’m sorry you got hurt,’ is not an apology,” Lee said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
He pointed out that there was no evidence the Soviet Union was sending offensive weapons to Cuba—but he added some tough talk to the mix.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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