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offensive

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




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How, then, could they launch and sustain a military offensive farther west into Europe?

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"I think that the tide is turning against offensive hackers. I think defence stands to gain a lot from the from this capability," she said.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In part, that is due to a charm offensive by U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stressed the importance of "opening other horizons" at a time when both Mexico and the EU are grappling with US President Donald Trump's tariff offensive.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“It’s only offensive because it’s true,” she said.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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