offensive

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In January, West took out a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal to apologize for offensive statements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Tuesday and jumped into offensive mode, coordinating roof ventilation, fire suppression and salvage operations on the third floor, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Italy still allows U.S. base access and overflights, although it says any Iran-related offensive use must be cleared by Rome first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Bruins held Booker, the Longhorns’ top offensive weapon, to six points on three-for-23 shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He ran the X’s through the offensive patterns the team had practiced repetitiously for two weeks.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy