offensive
Example Sentences
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Philadelphia is prone to offensive lapses, though, so this might not be a blowout.
From Los Angeles Times
Among her impressive moves, Sienna followed an offensive rebound with a step-back fadeaway jumper, drove the baseline for a layup and also took a pass over the top of the defense for a layup.
From Los Angeles Times
Receiver Ryan Williams has emerged as a key offensive weapon, using his speed to make defenders miss and create opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times
They now control almost all of South Yemen's former territory following their lighting offensive in early December, with the STC holding more land than any other single faction in Yemen's fractious political landscape.
From Barron's
Three of the Trojans’ starting offensive linemen didn’t dress.
From Los Angeles Times
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