offense
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The passing offense lived up to Matthews’ expectations against Cal — but only for a half.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
That would then mean in any case involving an environmental injury, a court can say, “It’s just offense and distaste.”
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Not only was Mosley finishing first in every wind sprint, but whenever Palmer added another element of his offense, Mosley seemed to pick it up immediately.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
In a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl, quarterback Drake Maye had taken the New England Patriots offense into Seattle Seahawks territory with a shot at revenge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
“No offense, Cat, but you haven’t caught anything yet.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
Afghanistan citizen Haji Zada was never charged with a crime, but prosecutors had tried and convicted her son and son-in-law for terror offenses.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Readers can decide if these are serious offenses among the cast of dedicated saints known as the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Due to the gravity of the offenses, the location where they were perpetrated, and the fact that he was already out on two separate bonds, Poland initially set his new bond at $1.25 million.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
After working with the first- and second-team offenses during training camp, Bennett appeared confident directing a unit that mostly included third-string players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Even smaller numbers accompanied the Court's decisions banning the death penalty for non-homicide offenses.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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