offensive

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One approach is the launch of a public-relations offensive to show it is actively pressing to support an increase in maritime traffic through the strait, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“Alphabet’s equity raise successfully highlights the magnitude and duration of this AI buildout cycle and the market’s willingness to fund this capex for offensive purposes,” said Divyaunsh Divatia, technology research Analyst at Janus Henderson.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The 2018 resignation letter seen by Panorama, detailing the offensive remarks from colleagues, was written by a senior midwife.

From BBC • 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

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