offensive

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NextEra and Dominion say it will take 12 to 18 months to close the deal, and they’re already on the charm offensive, promising lower costs, greater charitable giving, and employment commitments for Dominion’s existing workers.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Modeled after a monk’s robe and a nun’s habit, Holmes combined Christian inspiration with the miniskirt trend, which some people found fun, while others labeled it offensive.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The strikes marked a “threshold-crossing event” for Gulf air forces, moving from using them in defensive to offensive ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He deployed a charm offensive throughout his stay here, confident in the impact of his personal touch on world leaders, often seen patting Xi on the back and repeatedly calling him his friend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

After delivering a brief lecture on the vagaries of grammar and syntax, calculated to irritate Burr, Hamilton went on the offensive.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis