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How to use the word Offensive in a Sentence?

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Ukraine certainly has nothing to do with drone attacks on the Kremlin, it makes absolutely no sense. It provides no military, informational, or tactical effect on the eve of an offensive.

Mykhailo Podolyak

Found on New York Times
10 months ago

First off, Patrick Mahomes had great halftime adjustments by the coaches, i think some guys stepped up and talked and said, ‘ Let’s leave it all on the field and see what happens at the end of 30 minutes. ’ The guys responded. Everybody stepped up. Offensive line, everybody stepped up. We were able to find a way to win against a great football team.

Mickey Mouse

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The more integrity you have the more humanity will offend you, the less integrity you have the less offensive humanity will be to you.

Ryan Pack

added by littleking
1 year ago

I’m conscious the main fights are yet to come and they will happen this year, within two to three months, russia is preparing for maximum escalation. It is gathering everything possible, doing drills and training. When it comes to an offensive from different directions, as of now, I can say that we are not excluding any scenario in the next two to three weeks.

Oleksiy Danilov

Found on CNN
1 year ago

There’s nothing more insulting and offensive to those of us that fight to open doors, that you walked through those doors and act like the folks we had to fight for to get you through them doors. You did n’t get on the police department by yourself, the police chief did n’t get there by herself. People had to march and go to jail and some lost their lives to open the doors for you and how dare you act like that sacrifice was for nothing.

Al Sharpton

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The Russian Federation will continue to pursue offensive action because it has failed in its primary goal: the full occupation of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Vadym Skibitsky

Found on CNN
1 year ago

In order to prepare a counteroffensive or offensive operation you need to destroy many installations, not only on the front line, but also deep behind, 100-150 kilometers behind the enemy lines, especially now, to form strong strike groupings we require tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, heavy weapons that would enable quick counteroffensive operations against the enemy.

Vadym Skibitsky

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Prospectively, as a key offensive weapon of our military forces, it will carry out its own combat mission to overwhelm the enemy.

Kim Jong

Found on CNN
1 year ago

When Hispanic women decide they are not willing to vote Democratic anymore, the radical left becomes unhinged, they call us breakfast tacos, 'Miss Frijoles,' and now they've stooped to whitewashing my proud Hispanic heritage out of desperation. It's offensive and disgusting, and this is why Republicans will win back the House this year. The Hispanic community is sick and tired of being used and sold out year after year.

Martinez Johnson

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

Sorry to repeat the same line, but it's historical. I got nothing else for you, it's the greatest offensive season that I've personally ever witnessed. I don't know what else to say. I mean, it's wonderful. I'm riding it, dude. It's amazing.

The Yankees

Found on CNN
1 year ago

As a Hispanic woman who has a rich culture filled with ancestors who struggled against all manner of obstacles and poverty, it’s grossly offensive to compare my people to tacos.

Alexis Martinez Johnson

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

And so they've had to deplete certain units... in certain areas in the East in the Donbass, to respond to what they clearly believed was a looming threat of a counter offensive.

John Kirby

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It felt like a game when Roe was overturned, to send out fundraising emails, and that was the only thing that was planned in response to Roe, feels so absolutely offensive.

Mario Biaggi

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The operational arena in the invisible dome above us is built on defensive capabilities and offensive capabilities, and what the foreign media tends to call' other capabilities.' These other capabilities keep us alive and will keep us alive so long as we and our children are here.

Yair Lapid

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Earlier today I made a reference which I understand may have been viewed as offensive. I apologize.

Dallas Cowboys

Found on CNN
1 year ago

We’re thrilled to celebrate a victory for Rosa today, but it is deeply regrettable that this law-abiding woman was subjected to distressing, drawn-out criminal proceedings in the first place, no doubt due to her pro-life stance, this follows a worrying trend in law enforcement where individuals are routinely arrested simply because their views are considered to be controversial or offensive.

Jeremiah Igunnubole

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

Adding offensive firepower and improving our power play were priorities this offseason, and Max certainly checks those boxes.

Don Waddell

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

The report showed there were failures to make good decisions at multiple levels of the organization, failures to maintain command and control over Horse Patrol Units, lack of appropriate policies and training, and the overall chaotic nature of the situation at Del Rio at the time contributed to the incident. Several agents engaged in unprofessional or dangerous behavior, including one instance in which an agent used denigrating and offensive language.

Chris Magnus

Found on CNN
1 year ago

We've conducted a series of operations across the full spectrum ; offensive, defensive, [ and ] information operations.

General Paul Nakasone

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I let them do their own thing, the only thing I do is guide them to make it next level, like the lighting. Also, we don't do offensive content or derogatory content that will hurt their careers.

Keith Dorsey

Found on CNN
1 year ago

In response to what you have just said. It is so profoundly offensive on so many different levels, in so many different regards. I won't ask you for an apology.

Secretary Mayorkas

Found on CNN
1 year ago

While we condemn Russia's armed offensive and we also condemn the war, we will not allow Hungarian families to be made to pay the price of the war, sanctions must not be extended to the areas of oil and gas.

Viktor Orban

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Not often do you get the complete package. I think this recognition is for what she was able to do on both sides of the ball, the player of the year is usually for offensive-minded people who think that when you put the ball in the hole, you should be bestowed the player of the year. She’s the full package. Every single day.

South Carolina

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

There’s that song, ‘You Always Hurt the One You Love.’… [But] we shouldn’t make light of an assault. I’ve had it happened to me where people make fun of me in front of others, in front of a large group. They say something that is supposed to be entertaining, but in fact, it’s offensive and hurtful. At that point, I look at it as an opportunity for me. I have an opportunity to show grace, tolerance and understanding. Or it’s an opportunity to make an a-- of myself. You want to make the most of those opportunities. And when you’re a big star in the public eye, there are lots of opportunities to establish your brand and reputation through your behavior. I hope both Chris and Will get ideas on how to handle things better.

Jim Meskimen

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

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