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offensive

[uh-fen-siv, aw-fen-, of-en-] / əˈfɛn sɪv, ˈɔ fɛn-, ˈɒf ɛn- /




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Mission Viejo High’s offensive line did not want to be on the field against St. Paul on Friday night.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The plan is due to outline how the Pentagon will integrate cyber tactics into military strategy, emphasizing offensive actions, and address training requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

On its surface, this may not seem too offensive, since there is nothing wrong with either activity.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

The charm offensive worked and Taylor made her debut at Wembley Arena a month later.

From BBC Sep. 2, 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

But Charlie Werb, an analyst with Aldebaran Threat Consultants, said the new shipment could help Malian and Russian forces to build up enough strength to launch offensives into areas which have fallen to the rebels.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

The god of war is fickle, and Russia’s spring and summer offensives could still push Ukraine into crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

It said that "consistent and indiscriminate drone attacks and ground offensives constitute clear violations of ceasefire agreements by the DRC".

From Barron's Mar. 2, 2026

He shouldn’t have lasted two innings but he survived, squelching early Dodger offensives and holding them to those two early runs while completing four innings despite three walks and four hits.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 24, 2025

And he refrained for the moment from ordering further offensives.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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