on offense

idiom

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

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However, the solutions Gailey and his staff drew on those blank whiteboards dramatically improved their efficiency on offense and popularized a concept the NFL hadn’t yet explored: the pistol. Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025 As the offense shined, the defense and goalkeeper Keegan Masso consistently limited any damage Barnstable could do on offense. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025 Mangum is the better defensive player, showed more consistency on offense and is a switch hitter. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025 Malone was graded a top five tackle by Pro Football Focus and just missed out on being an All-Big 12 selection after playing more than 900 snaps on offense. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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