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- adjective Not
offensive .
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Influenced by European defense theorists and transnational peace activists, he embraced new ideas of nonoffensive defense and alternative security that led to redefinition of the Warsaw Pact as exclusively a defensive alliance and to drastic cutbacks in conventional forces in Eastern Europe.
Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011
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Influenced by European defense theorists and transnational peace activists, he embraced new ideas of nonoffensive defense and alternative security that led to redefinition of the Warsaw Pact as exclusively a defensive alliance and to drastic cutbacks in conventional forces in Eastern Europe.
Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011
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He held it dangling in two fingers in front of him, his nonoffensive intent apparent.
Sick Cycle Carousel 2010
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Contact the list in a low-key, nonoffensive manner.
Hot Prospects Bill Good 2008
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Contact the list in a low-key, nonoffensive manner.
Hot Prospects Bill Good 2008
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Being from Canada, I was naive enough at the time to assume people wouldn't get thunked in the head for chanting nonoffensive rhyming slogans.
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On the other hand, a put-down return can be so clever and nonoffensive that it suavely serves as a tactful put-aside response.
Survival of the Savvy Rick Brandon 2004
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On the other hand, a put-down return can be so clever and nonoffensive that it suavely serves as a tactful put-aside response.
Survival of the Savvy Rick Brandon 2004
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On the other hand, a put-down return can be so clever and nonoffensive that it suavely serves as a tactful put-aside response.
Survival of the Savvy Rick Brandon 2004
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On the other hand, a put-down return can be so clever and nonoffensive that it suavely serves as a tactful put-aside response.
Survival of the Savvy Rick Brandon 2004
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