on offense

idiom

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

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In all, Reeves said Hill-Murray started two freshmen and four sophomores on offense Friday and six sophomores on the defensive side of the ball. Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025 The Dolphins have stressed that the team needs to stay more committed to the run game, remaining balanced on offense, and that the offensive line’s performance has to improve. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 But ultimately, the Cougars control possession in the second half, and the Buffs don’t have enough big-play potential on offense to rally. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025 The Dallas Cowboys are set to be without several key players on offense heading into their Week 4 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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