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offensively

ADVERB
obnoxiously
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ADVERB
outrageously
Synonyms


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The Ukrainians also switched sides midway through the exercises and helped them use drone technology offensively, which they did effectively, the official said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

On a night when his teammates struggled offensively, Brunson willed the Knicks to the series clinching victory, another gritty come-from-behind victory for a team that has made them a trademark.

From Barron's Jun. 14, 2026

He helped Nick Suzuki become one of the most offensively efficient centers in the league.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

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

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

People express themselves more People express themselves more offensively when their comments are offensively when they deliver their delivered through the Internet rather comments through the Internet rather than personally. than personally.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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