on offense

phrase

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

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DePodesta hypothesized that playing catcher at altitude can potentially influence a hitter on offense, lending credence to the idea that his game might be more complete elsewhere. Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026 After a woeful June, one that had even the club’s most fervent supporters hovering their hands over panic buttons, the Braves have burst out of the All-Star break with vengeance on offense. Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 Kalkbrenner was featured in a playmaking role out of the post at times and at the split position on offense. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 UConn’s new-look roster was rated a 71 overall, balanced with the same rating on offense and defense. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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