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offensively

ADVERB
obnoxiously
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ADVERB
outrageously
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However, Valverde's impact from the right, both physically and offensively, makes that a difficult trade-off.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Or imagine, going forward, what 7-foot-4 center Victor Wembanyama could be capable of if the San Antonio Spurs force-feed him offensively for a full game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Signal jamming is undoubtedly being used both offensively and defensively.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Maybe one or two small details have changed defensively and offensively.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Amycus moved forward until he was offensively close to Professor McGonagall, his face within inches of hers.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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