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offensive

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




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Ahead of the 2020 football season, he even refused to publicly name starters at several offensive positions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Israel is renowned for its sophisticated offensive cyber operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Through the game’s first 15 minutes, the Trojans were outhustled and outworked on the glass as the Roadrunners drew fouls, forced turnovers and racked up seven early offensive rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times

Robinson gobbled up 15 rebounds—10 of them offensive rebounds to give the Knicks bonus shots—in just 18 minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said a friend added the offensive caption to the 11 December post without her consent, according to local tabloid Ilta-Sanomat.

From BBC