on offense

idiom

US, sports
: playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals

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With Johnson calling the shots on offense, expect the Bears to use two tight ends at a high rate. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025 The all-energy, all-the-time philosophy is more useful on offense than defense. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2025 The Steelers have a good offensive line and some playmakers on offense that could propel the team to back-to-back postseason berths. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025 How the Hurricanes use him on offense will be something to keep an eye on. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for on offense

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“On offense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20offense. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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