offensive
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The Tartan Army has arrived in Miami for the team’s match against Brazil, and its charm offensive appears to be going strong.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026
The battle had begun as a Russian offensive in December 1941 but ended in German victory in May 1942.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Thursday's police operation was part of a wider offensive targeting Comando Vermelho.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
When asked about Bennett, coach Sean McVay and offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase seemingly have gone out of their way to speak generally about rookies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
You didn’t often hear Root apologizing, but then it had been a deeply offensive insult.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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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