on offense

idiom

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

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That said, the Rams are so balanced and talented on offense that their defense just needs to make a turnover or two to keep the opponent down. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026 Rookie watch Making his first career start two days after turning 21, Penda was active early but wasn’t asked to do much on offense. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026 Houston’s defense has played a large role in its success, carrying the team despite growing pains on offense. Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026 Eight of her 11 rebounds were on offense, helping the Longhorns to outscore Auburn 58-18 in the paint. Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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