offensive
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The announcement came hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the offensive side of the US campaign, called "Operation Epic Fury", had concluded.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Its charm offensive includes permitting visa-free arrivals for some tourists, and touting the popularity of Chinese brands abroad and China’s futuristic cities in state media.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“This, to me, is very disappointing and I won’t have someone on my tour making offensive remarks that upsets my fanbase.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Over the weekend, the Malian authorities said they had arrested a group of soldiers allegedly linked to the offensive.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
“The Soviet government,” continued the announcer, “has issued a new order to dismantle the arms you describe as offensive, and to crate and return them to the Soviet Union.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing offensive
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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American Football, 1st Quarter
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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