offensive
Example Sentences
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But she recovered and found some offensive rhythm, finishing with 16 points.
From Los Angeles Times
A bet that was once both defensive and offensive now looks to be neither.
From Barron's
Look at how long it took to get the Bafta ceremony off the iPlayer, after an offensive term had been broadcast.
From BBC
Sienna had 10 points and 12 rebounds, six of them offensive, and Lauren had 22 points and 10 rebounds.
From Los Angeles Times
The Trojans ramped up their defensive intensity in the second half and it created offensive opportunities that eventually set up an overtime victory.
From Los Angeles Times
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