offense

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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan quoted the song while welcoming the Austrian president for a state visit, which some in Vienna took offense to, according to news reports at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Year 3 in charge of St. John Bosco High’s offense is about to begin for quarterback Koa Malau’ulu, who will be a junior this fall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

I mean no offense to Bettany or Michael Sheen, who recently signed on to reprise the role for a West End production set for spring of 2027.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

With a series of major upheavals in the past month alone, Roberts has signaled that he is shifting to a two-minute offense.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Chouchou’s grave offense had been to mutter a disparaging comment about the condition of Highway 3, overheard by a soldier not even in uniform.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French