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offense

[uh-fens, aw-fens, of-ens] / əˈfɛns, ˈɔ fɛns, ˈɒf ɛns /




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But against Wedgewood, the Kings have mustered little offense of their own, scoring just four times — three times on the power play and once off Moore’s leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Fernando Mendoza, the expected No. 1 NFL draft pick, is proactively learning the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Kubiak, who electrified Seattle’s offense in only one season there, will be leading the show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

When the crowd at an early gig showers his sons with physical coins, Domingo’s expression shows offense at people treating the Jackson 5 like street performers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The more serious the justices consider the offense, the less likely that Helmuth will be tried as a juvenile.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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