offensive
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Indeed, Apple has gone on the offensive with aggressive pricing for entry-level devices of its own, the iPhone 17e and new MacBook Neo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
That offensive was repelled by forces from France, which has since left the Sahel country.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
The White House said Monday it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli offensive sent shockwaves through the global economy.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
He then helped them win the Super Bowl in 2025 and is now one of the best offensive tackles in the league.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
A riposte unsettles your opponent, signaling aggression, quickness, and both defensive and offensive power.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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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