on offense

idiom

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

Examples of on offense in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite all New York’s skill and speed, Florida didn’t hang back on defense, but instead attacked the Rangers near the blue line, keeping New York from ever even being able to set up on offense. David Wilson, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024 But for the most part, he was limited on offense, partly due to playing the same role as Jerry Jeudy. Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 Breaking down all nine picks, five on offense May 1, 2024 One change for Perryman in his Chargers return will be his jersey number. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024 Minnesota was getting worked on the glass, wasn’t imposing its will defensively and wasn’t playing with any kind of plan on offense. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 May 2024 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 9 Jun. 2024.

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