on offense

idiom

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

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The big man was a complete non-factor on offense, going scoreless after intermission. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025 Sophomore Hannah Hidalgo was a top contender for national player of the year, and with senior stars Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron rounding out a triple threat on offense, the Irish seemed like a potential contender to go all the way. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 Hurley went over the team’s defensive struggles as well as its inability to share the ball on offense, as the Huskies had just seven assists. Tim Casey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Yet, the 7-foot Croatian center with the soft touch can also be a force on offense and his elevated scoring numbers this season are proof. Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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