on offense

phrase

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

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Aledo will have to try to get back on track on offense after getting shut out in the second half against Martin. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 The Buccaneers are 0-4 and have struggled in every game to really get anything flowing on offense. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Sweeney has emphasized throughout training camp the importance of creating advantages on offense as a team, and Wagner was at the heart of that effort against the Grizzlies. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 DiCanio prefers guard to tackle, and the reason aligns perfectly with Lake Zurich’s longtime identity on offense. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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