on offense

idiom

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

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Will Hammond has been solid backing up Morton for a team that has top 10 units on offense and defense, but any chance the Sun Devils have of slowing down Texas Tech will likely require Leavitt playing and playing well. Justin Williams, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 The Bengals have allowed the third most points in the league, and have failed to impress on offense without Joe Burrow. Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 Avila returns After a four-week absence from the starting lineup due to an ankle sprain, Rams left guard Steve Avila made his return on offense against the Ravens. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025 Alec Ingold played 23 snaps on offense. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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