offensive

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When she sets screens on the perimeter and rolls to the basket or passes from a variety of spots on the court, it overloads defenses and opens up potent offensive options for the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

At the event, Kanda insisted that tackling online sales of offensive weapons to teenagers was crucial.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

During last season, Nacua earned All-Pro honors and was a finalist for NFL offensive player of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The missiles create a “multilayered offensive kill network” enabling Japan to strike targets along the coasts as well as inland areas of neighboring countries, the Chinese military’s flagship newspaper, PLA Daily, said in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Now was the time to go on the offensive, they said.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin